Help with modular wheels for freelander1 facelift

BuffaloJim · Mar 22, 2021

Hi guys, new to owning a landrover, so any help would be great. I have a 2006 freelander facelift, I have seen the black modular wheels but not sure if they will fit the facelift version. Not sure of the wheel specs either. I'm after the 16x7 modulars, I've seen some say the wont fit and some saying they will fit so not sure. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks

Nodge68 · Mar 22, 2021

They will physically fit, but Modulars aren't hubcentric, or at least weren't. This means they're not suitable for this vehicle and mustn't be used, at least not on the public highway, as the wheels can detach, as only the studs are keeping them in place.
What's wrong with the original wheels?

kevstar · Mar 22, 2021

Why do cacketts sell em if they aint legal...
JC150 - 7X16 Black Modular Steel Wheel Freelander 1 5/114.3 ET35 Requires Wheel Nuts (JC221) (johncraddockltd.co.uk)

rob1miles · Mar 22, 2021

I'm puzzled too. I bought a used modular off a Defender because I wanted the tyre. I was also thinking of getting 3 more to fit my Series as I wanted a 6.5 or 7 rim. But looking at the modular and trying it it didn't fit very well. The concave parts for the wheel nuts were poorly shaped and looked like they had been wearing. I went for Wolfs instead but I was left wondering about the fit of modulars with std wheel nuts. Anyone want a modular? Once I get the tyre off that is.

Turboman · Mar 22, 2021

rob1miles said:
I'm puzzled too. I bought a used modular off a Defender because I wanted the tyre. I was also thinking of getting 3 more to fit my Series as I wanted a 6.5 or 7 rim. But looking at the modular and trying it it didn't fit very well. The concave parts for the wheel nuts were poorly shaped and looked like they had been wearing. I went for Wolfs instead but I was left wondering about the fit of modulars with std wheel nuts. Anyone want a modular? Once I get the tyre off that is.

Quality of the cheaper modulars is quite poor. Best avoided, I think.

Nodge68 · Mar 22, 2021

kevstar said:
Why do cacketts sell em if they aint legal...
JC150 - 7X16 Black Modular Steel Wheel Freelander 1 5/114.3 ET35 Requires Wheel Nuts (JC221) (johncraddockltd.co.uk)

No idea, but money is money, and mugs with money are everywhere.

The last set of 5 X 114.3 modulars I saw weren't hubcentric on the FL1, and wore the nut seats oval as a result.

I also can't see why anyone would fit a poor quality steel wheel in place of a very high quality OE alloy wheel? It seems a really backwards way to make a vehicle better.

BuffaloJim · Mar 22, 2021

That's unfortunate, but thanks a lot for the info especially on the safety. Much appreciated

kevstar · Mar 22, 2021

Nodge68 said:
No idea, but money is money, and mugs with money are everywhere.

The last set of 5 X 114.3 modulars I saw weren't hubcentric on the FL1, and wore the nut seats oval as a result.

I also can't see why anyone would fit a poor quality steel wheel in place of a very high quality OE alloy wheel? It seems a really backwards way to make a vehicle better.

O'dear & there was me thinking you couldnt make a frezzer any worse

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