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ChrisHughes

New Member

• Jan 5, 2013

• #1

Hi,
Im after a set of 5x 16' Freelander rims for my 2003 TD4, preferably the 5 spoke alloy variety. Not fussed if from earlier models as will place 5mm spacers to clear the brake calipers.
In return i can offer 5x 17' 5 spoke alloys with legal Michelin tyres and no major marks present on the wheels.
Will drive to you within reasonable distance from Milton Keynes

 

RichStone

New Member

• Jan 5, 2013

• #2

Any pics of your wheels? My dad is interested in changing his 16" for 17" wheels. Can't remember which design his are but will get a pic for you. And we're only up the road from MK!

 

Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 5, 2013

• #3

Yes - a pic of your wheels would be interesting.

I've never heard of 17" 5 spoke wheels before.

6 spoke are the normal ones and there are 8 or 9 or even 10 spoke - but not seen 5 spoke.

 

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ChrisHughes

New Member

• Jan 6, 2013

• #4

Apologies all, they maybe 6 and i've lost the ability to count..... so ill post a pic in the next day or so when im not at work, so we can all count together

 

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ChrisHughes

New Member

• Jan 8, 2013

• #5

Sorry, how do I attach pics?

 

hd3

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Jan 8, 2013

• #6

re. posting pics ..

if you've no access to a web server .. one method is:

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follow the button-links " .. " as follows :

"post reply"
"go advanced"
scroll down to "manage attachments"
go "choose file" ( choose the relative .jpg pic on your computer )
clik on "upload" ..

then go "submit reply"

uploaded pic will appear as a thumbnail in the post

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ChrisHughes

New Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #7

Finally added a picture

 

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WLJayne

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #8

Oooh 17" Freedom's! Someone's going to pick up a bargain here! What are you fitting to your 16's? AT's ?

 

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ChrisHughes

New Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #9

Yeah WLJayne, I'm after fitting Grabber ATs so need the space

 

Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #10

I'm sure that some folks have changed to 16" rims because they didn't know that Falken make decent A/Ts - WildPeak 215/60 17"

Spot on the right size to replace the 225/55 17" original LR size

Cost around £100 a corner. I'm thinking of getting a set when my Conti4X4Contacts wear out.

Falken Tyres / SUV 4x4 / Falken AT01 WildPeak AT Falken AT 01 - 215/60 R17 96H TL Fuel Eff.: E Wet Grip: F NoiseClass: 3 Noise: 73dB £99.70 SUV Tyres - 4x4 Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 17" R17" - 215/60/17, 215/60R17

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #11

Singvogel said:

I'm sure that some folks have changed to 16" rims because they didn't know that Falken make decent A/Ts - WildPeak 215/60 17"

Spot on the right size to replace the 225/55 17" original LR size

Cost around £100 a corner. I'm thinking of getting a set when my Conti4X4Contacts wear out.

Falken Tyres / SUV 4x4 / Falken AT01 WildPeak AT Falken AT 01 - 215/60 R17 96H TL Fuel Eff.: E Wet Grip: F NoiseClass: 3 Noise: 73dB £99.70 SUV Tyres - 4x4 Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 17" R17" - 215/60/17, 215/60R17

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They only have a load index of 96. Don't Freelanders need to have a load index of 98 or more?

 

Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #12

I don't see any problem as the 15" wheels on some Freelanders have 195/80 tyres which have a 96 index too.

A 96 index can carry 710Kg so 1420 max axle load.

The max rear axle load permitted on a Freelander is 1120kg so a tyre with a Load Index of 88 would be permissable, in theory.

So they are well in excess of the vehicles carrying capacity.

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Jan 9, 2013

• #13

Singvogel said:

I don't see any problem as the 15" wheels on some Freelanders have 195/80 tyres which have a 96 index too.

A 96 index can carry 710Kg so 1420 max axle load.

The max rear axle load permitted on a Freelander is 1120kg so a tyre with a Load Index of 88 would be permissable, in theory.

So they are well in excess of the vehicles carrying capacity.

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They might be ok if you simply look at the actual load capacity I guess although LR fitted 98 LI from the factory for a reason rather than using a 96 LI.
I'm just thinking about the insurance aspect where replacement tyres must be at least the same speed and load index of those originally fitted. Insurance company's will try and get out of paying by whatever means they have to hand tyres included!!

 

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Singvogel

Well-Known Member

• Jan 10, 2013

• #14

Nodge68 said:

They might be ok if you simply look at the actual load capacity I guess although LR fitted 98 LI from the factory for a reason rather than using a 96 LI.
I'm just thinking about the insurance aspect where replacement tyres must be at least the same speed and load index of those originally fitted. Insurance company's will try and get out of paying by whatever means they have to hand tyres included!!

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Well I can't agrue that most, if not all, Insurance companies are a shower of responsability-dodging bar-stewards.

Best to check with them before fitting anything different. I admit to checking with mine about fitting 235/55 17 99Ws instead of the lesser rated originals. They weren't interested - but I insisted they replied in writing that it would be OK.