Right so I just thought I'd make this post and see what you guys would do.
Back story I got my 110 sitting on 7.50x16 Deestone extra tractions, they worked but they were noisy and lacking grip in the wet, I had to be really careful on wet roundabouts. So I picked up a FB marketplace special set of 4 Continental AT 235/85/R16s on standard 5.5J tubed rims, with tubes in. Currently still using these right now, not loads of tread left on these, and IIRC they are 2011 tyres, but I thought they were good enough to try out this size and see if it worked with the lack of power steering, turning circle etc.
Now im at the point where im happy running 235s, especially after doing my bushes, steering damper etc I can get in and out of my driveway fine, which was my main concern as its fairly tight. So I was thinking I should get a proper set of wheels that are the correct type etc, right width for 235s (I know 5.5J isn't recommended), and tubeless. The obvious answer to this is Wolf rims, so thats what I've been keeping an eye out for.
My first thought was look out for some used Wolf rims and then get the Continental ATs swapped onto them, but then Im not sure if its worth doing that as the tyres don't have the most life left, and also getting hold of a used set of rims seems to be a challenge. They pop up on ebay etc but usually collection only and miles away. I had one breaker offer a set for £200 but I'm not prepared to do a 12 hour round trip to get them.
Now I've seen this breaker posting up sets of used wheels from time to time - The price seems decent to be fair but I'd be a little put off with the tyres having dates as old as 2009. I was considering it though as the tread looks ok, I guess even at that price I could even get 4 tyres changed and keep the best as a spare? The age of the tyres is definitely a little off-putting though.
So then that brings me onto new rims and sets of wheels, it seems like the ET0 copies are fairly cheap but the ET20 rims alone are not, £400ish for a set of 5! That makes me consider the above even more. Then I have seen the sets of wheels Crafted ovals sell too, I do quite like the look of their set with the Comforser CF1100 tyres, looks like they are almost BF Goodrich copies? but again, £950 for 4 and I'm still missing a matching spare at that.
So yeah this has been my dilemma for the past week or so. I do want some new wheels that are 'correct' but It seems like im going to have to pay for it. What would you guys do? ...and then this is not getting into the whole Wolf rim studs thing, I'm putting that aside for now!
Back story I got my 110 sitting on 7.50x16 Deestone extra tractions, they worked but they were noisy and lacking grip in the wet, I had to be really careful on wet roundabouts. So I picked up a FB marketplace special set of 4 Continental AT 235/85/R16s on standard 5.5J tubed rims, with tubes in. Currently still using these right now, not loads of tread left on these, and IIRC they are 2011 tyres, but I thought they were good enough to try out this size and see if it worked with the lack of power steering, turning circle etc.
Now im at the point where im happy running 235s, especially after doing my bushes, steering damper etc I can get in and out of my driveway fine, which was my main concern as its fairly tight. So I was thinking I should get a proper set of wheels that are the correct type etc, right width for 235s (I know 5.5J isn't recommended), and tubeless. The obvious answer to this is Wolf rims, so thats what I've been keeping an eye out for.
My first thought was look out for some used Wolf rims and then get the Continental ATs swapped onto them, but then Im not sure if its worth doing that as the tyres don't have the most life left, and also getting hold of a used set of rims seems to be a challenge. They pop up on ebay etc but usually collection only and miles away. I had one breaker offer a set for £200 but I'm not prepared to do a 12 hour round trip to get them.
Now I've seen this breaker posting up sets of used wheels from time to time - The price seems decent to be fair but I'd be a little put off with the tyres having dates as old as 2009. I was considering it though as the tread looks ok, I guess even at that price I could even get 4 tyres changed and keep the best as a spare? The age of the tyres is definitely a little off-putting though.
So then that brings me onto new rims and sets of wheels, it seems like the ET0 copies are fairly cheap but the ET20 rims alone are not, £400ish for a set of 5! That makes me consider the above even more. Then I have seen the sets of wheels Crafted ovals sell too, I do quite like the look of their set with the Comforser CF1100 tyres, looks like they are almost BF Goodrich copies? but again, £950 for 4 and I'm still missing a matching spare at that.
So yeah this has been my dilemma for the past week or so. I do want some new wheels that are 'correct' but It seems like im going to have to pay for it. What would you guys do? ...and then this is not getting into the whole Wolf rim studs thing, I'm putting that aside for now!
