15" Alloys on a Sport??

Brilliant that's really helpful, will have a look at their site.

Si

Quick question, I have come across these which say they fit upto a 2006 but is that incorrect based on the advice earlier in this thread??

1997 - 2006 FREELANDER SET OF 4 235/75R15 15" ALLOY WHEELS & TYRES ALL TERRAIN | eBay

Cheers

Si

Sit said:

Quick question, I have come across these which say they fit upto a 2006 but is that incorrect based on the advice earlier in this thread??

1997 - 2006 FREELANDER SET OF 4 235/75R15 15" ALLOY WHEELS & TYRES ALL TERRAIN | eBay

Cheers

Si

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They're unlikely to fit.

There are three reasons.

Firstly 235/75s will hit the front suspension spring cups and possibly will foul the rear plastic arch liners. 235/55 is the safe max without spacers, in my opinion to allow tyre flex on cornering, not that will be much flex on those chunky knobbly Kumhos.

Secondly you have a 50/50 chance of them clouting the calipers as they dont say what age of vehickle they came from and i dont see any signs of the dimples which are usually evident on a later 'big brakes' wheel.

These tyres were probably not fitted on those wheels or even on the same vehicle originally anyway and the 'gentlemen of salvage' have just fitted a few big tyres on four rims they had handy as it'ds coming up for winter.

Thirdly, even if you found some spacers and bolted them on - the imbalance in tread depths would mean that you were running the risk of damage to your drivetrain.

Very risky to play Russian Roulette with the IRD and / or VCU and rear diff.

Keep looking mate.

Singvogel.

Thanks bud that's exactly the info I was after and appreciate your honesty. Since finding those I have come across brand new modulars 16x7" in black which I think will be ideal and they ae listed to fit a Freelander. If I bought those then guessing I would have a fair choice of AT tyres that would fit??

Just in case it helps to be sure -

16 Inch X 7 Inch 5-114 Black Modular Wheel For Freelander - 4x4 Tyres

Singvogel - do you have a build thread or diary of mods you have done to yours? Just reading your sig and there is some interesting stuff listed, would be good to have a read.

Si

Sit said:

Thanks bud that's exactly the info I was after and appreciate your honesty. Since finding those I have come across brand new modulars 16x7" in black which I think will be ideal and they ae listed to fit a Freelander. If I bought those then guessing I would have a fair choice of AT tyres that would fit??

Just in case it helps to be sure -

16 Inch X 7 Inch 5-114 Black Modular Wheel For Freelander - 4x4 Tyres

Singvogel - do you have a build thread or diary of mods you have done to yours? Just reading your sig and there is some interesting stuff listed, would be good to have a read.

Si

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Those look to be a very practical, strong wheel - but I have no experience of modulars at all, so can't really comment further.

I don't understand why they say they are for Freelanders from 2000 to 2003 though.

Sorry no build thread or mod diary - but if you have any questions about what I've put in the sig strip you can always send me a PM.

Singvogel.

Could someone do me a quick favour to reassure me -

Found a set of secondhand 16" wheels which are pretty local to me and tentatively agreed a deal on them if I collect today. Could you have a look at item number - 221144997907 and confirm they are suitable for my 2004 TD4 Sport??

Si

Sit said:

Could someone do me a quick favour to reassure me -

Found a set of secondhand 16" wheels which are pretty local to me and tentatively agreed a deal on them if I collect today. Could you have a look at item number - 221144997907 and confirm they are suitable for my 2004 TD4 Sport??

Si

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Hi,

Well I'm not so sure they will fit. I would be reluctant to take a chance myself.

They are missing the 'dimples' between the stud holes that would assure me it comes from a post 2002 car. The dimples are not a 100% guide to age as a very few later wheels have no dimples (depended on LR's OE source at the time) but I've never heard of one with dimples which did not come from a later car.

The seller makes no mention of age.

Obviously most 2nd hand wheels are coming from older vehicles.

Check this link which shows the 'dimples' clearly - although not on that style of 5-spoke Freedom wheel. All of my 6-spoke 17" Freedom wheels have dimples.

Freelander Alloy Wheels : The Wheel Warehouse Inc., Your Source for Factory Original Rims - Call us at (800)941-6400

We need more folks to tell us if they have the dimples or not and which year. A big survey / poll needed for that I think.

Sorry I cant be more re-assuring.

Singvogel.

Late 2000 TD4 factory fitted 16" freedom wheels with dimples :5biagree:

Singvogel said:

They're unlikely to fit.

There are three reasons.

Firstly 235/75s will hit the front suspension spring cups and possibly will foul the rear plastic arch liners. 235/55 is the safe max without spacers, in my opinion to allow tyre flex on cornering, not that will be much flex on those chunky knobbly Kumhos.

Secondly you have a 50/50 chance of them clouting the calipers as they dont say what age of vehickle they came from and i dont see any signs of the dimples which are usually evident on a later 'big brakes' wheel.

These tyres were probably not fitted on those wheels or even on the same vehicle originally anyway and the 'gentlemen of salvage' have just fitted a few big tyres on four rims they had handy as it'ds coming up for winter.

Thirdly, even if you found some spacers and bolted them on - the imbalance in tread depths would mean that you were running the risk of damage to your drivetrain.

Very risky to play Russian Roulette with the IRD and / or VCU and rear diff.

Keep looking mate.

Singvogel.

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I've got 235/65/15 on mine and they have caught a little bit here and there but not always so 235/55/15 would really be the safe limit lol

I fitted my 2" lift and got exited so I went out on search for at tires ASAP and the 1st garage I came to only had this size in stock for a 15" wheel they wer general grabber at2 so I had to have them lol

Really I should have waited and bought online and got some nice 16" modulars! never mind when I need new tires I'm gonna get a wheel and tire package!

Hi guys I am new to all this Forum lark. What sort of money should I be expecting to pay for set of 16" rims for Freelander Sport 2004 to replace 18" rims? I did not do my homework before I bought it, no idea that I had such a limited choice of tyres on 18" rims.

Just looking through more posts - should I be looking for 17"? I just need decent cross country tyres for my vehicle, not fussed about which rim size - just want to know what to do!!

Morning, the Sport truly is limited when it comes to tyres. In the end I decided to go with these -

16 Inch X 7 Inch 5-114 Black Modular Wheel For Freelander - 4x4 Tyres

Still researching best tyre choice for them.

Si

Sit said:

Morning, the Sport truly is limited when it comes to tyres. In the end I decided to go with these -

16 Inch X 7 Inch 5-114 Black Modular Wheel For Freelander - 4x4 Tyres

Still researching best tyre choice for them.

Si

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I got them with 225/75/16 Kumho kl71s

DD, what does 'modular' mean in relation to wheels please?

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DD, what does 'modular' mean in relation to wheels please?

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It's just the style! Steel rim with round holes punched around it. Simple smart and functional

That looks ace, tyres look the business as well! They noisy on the road??

Could you post a pic side on to see how they look with the car?

Si

Thanks for that. Agree they looks good! You have a normal shod setup fer Summer?

Sit said:

That looks ace, tyres look the business as well! They noisy on the road??

Could you post a pic side on to see how they look with the car?

Si

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Friggin noisy! Can do but I usually get shouted at!

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Thanks for that. Agree they looks good! You have a normal shod setup fer Summer?

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Just got me knobblys!