Insa sahara turbos on d1 alloys.

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

Hi guys

earlier on this year i bought a set of 5 used insa turbo saharas on d1 steelies and yesterday i got round to fitting them on the disco, but the missus kicked me right in the balls last night

and said she likes the tyres but doesn't like the steelies

i don't blame her really i don't like them either but they came with the tyres on them.

now she does like the alloys i have just taken off and i am thinking will insa turbo saharas fit onto my alloys if so i can get my hands on a good set of alloys the same as mine, they will only be used for road us for the winter months as i don't go off road

here are some pics of the alloys i have just taken off and of the ITSs i have just fitted with the steelies on.

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 3, 2011

I would think it depends on the tyre size and width and alloy size - if they are compatable???

Daz

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
I would think it depends on the tyre size and width and alloy size - if they are compatable???

Daz

Hi Daz

yeah the BFG alterrans that are on the alloys are 235 / 70R 16 and the insa turbos are also 235 / 70R 16, i won't be using them for off roading just as a winter / snow tyre on the road.

Discodad · Oct 3, 2011

cornish rattler said:
Hi Daz
i won't be using them for off roading just as a winter / snow tyre on the road.

Thats seem a bit of a waste of mud tyres.
Also most people prefer an AT tyre in the snow.
Muds are great for deep unbroken snow, but not as good once the snow has been compacted. not enough rubber in contact with the icy surface.

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 3, 2011

If the tyres are the same size they should fit on the alloys no problem then mate.

Daz

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
If the tyres are the same size they should fit on the alloys no problem then mate.

Daz

cheers Daz.

haigy · Oct 3, 2011

U will find they rub on full lock on the alloys due to offset

Paint you steels or buy spacers.and pack tehm out of the arches a bit.n watch the inner arch

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 3, 2011

Yep they might rub the arches as the tread will be taller on the mud tyres.

Daz

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

Discodad said:
Thats seem a bit of a waste of mud tyres.
Also most people prefer an AT tyre in the snow.
Muds are great for deep unbroken snow, but not as good once the snow has been compacted. not enough rubber in contact with the icy surface.

Hi discodad

yeah its a bit of an experiment tbh, the disco i have now fitted with the said BFGs last winter in the snow where ok but was expecting better, the disco i used to have before this one fitted with goodyear eagle +4s they where absolutly useless in the snow.

now i know its a different animal but before i got into discos i used to have a s11a swb fitted with the said insa turbo saharas not the exact tyres but same make and tread and it was great in snow and it was fitted with a 200tdi so bags of power, very little wheel spin unless you booted it, and no slidding all over the place like the two discos do so i am just trying it out with the insas on, so if everything goes to plan and it snows in the next few weeks

i will let you know.

Discodad · Oct 3, 2011

cornish rattler said:
Hi discodad

yeah its a bit of an experiment tbh, the disco i have now fitted with the said BFGs last winter in the snow where ok but was expecting better, the disco i used to have before this one fitted with goodyear eagle +4s they where absolutly useless in the snow.

now i know its a different animal but before i got into discos i used to have a s11a swb fitted with the said insa turbo saharas not the exact tyres but same make and tread and it was great in snow and it was fitted with a 200tdi so bags of power, very little wheel spin unless you booted it, and no slidding all over the place like the two discos do so i am just trying it out with the insas on, so if everything goes to plan and it snows in the next few weeks i will let you know.

Well I know UK Spike has the same tread patten and if you do venture off road you will be pleased with how they perform.
have fun and fingers crossed for snow!

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

haigy said:
U will find they rub on full lock on the alloys due to offset

Paint you steels or buy spacers.and pack tehm out of the arches a bit.n watch the inner arch

Hi haigy

yeah they do rub with these steelies on rubbing against the front trailing arms.

yeah sounds like i need to stick with the steelies and fit spacers, **** what she says

jonathanp · Oct 3, 2011

Genuine Land Rover alloys and steel wheels,both as fitted to the Disco 1 should have the same off set . If I rember correctly it is embossed on both and it is about 33mm . Regards Jonathan

cornish rattler · Oct 3, 2011

jonathanp said:
Genuine Land Rover alloys and steel wheels,both as fitted to the Disco 1 should have the same off set . If I rember correctly it is embossed on both and it is about 33mm . Regards Jonathan

are right cheers jonathan i will have a look tomorrow.

thanks again.

cornish rattler · Oct 4, 2011

jonathanp said:
Genuine Land Rover alloys and steel wheels,both as fitted to the Disco 1 should have the same off set . If I rember correctly it is embossed on both and it is about 33mm . Regards Jonathan

Hi jonathan

i couldn't see anything on either of the wheels but decided to measure them and on both wheels i get 5 3/4" between where the wheel buts up against the hub and the edge of the inside of the wheel so looks like they will be ok.

Pikey · Oct 4, 2011

Don't fit spacers. Either adjust ya stops to prevent em from rubbing. You'll lose a bit off full lock but so what?? Or do what I do (with 235/70/16 sahara's fitted) When yu hear the tyre rubbing turn the wheel slightly the other way and it stops rubbing..

wiltshire landyman · Oct 4, 2011

them stealies are the worst ever wheel produced for the disco

cornish rattler · Oct 4, 2011

wiltshire landyman said:
them stealies are the worst ever wheel produced for the disco

no your right they are an awfull looking wheel but they had the insa's fitted to them but would prefure the alloys than the steelies with the insa's on so looks like i can do it.

Dr_evil · Oct 4, 2011

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
If the tyres are the same size they should fit on the alloys no problem then mate.

Daz

NO **** SHERLOCK :doh:

Couldn't resist

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Oct 4, 2011

Dr_evil said:
NO **** SHERLOCK :doh:

Couldn't resist

Yep thats what I thought - after i posted it

Daz

Dr_evil · Oct 4, 2011

DISCOVERY1-DAZ said:
Yep thats what I thought - after i posted it

Daz

Surprised I wasn't beaten to it

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