*Before buying aftermarket wheels*
#31
10-31-2020, 08:15 AM
Still looking at aftermarket wheels, and this thread is still relevant. I see that only two Redbourne wheels are approved for the Defender, and they are always sold out. I would like to put the Hercules wheel on, but the backspacing may be a deal breaker.
Anyone have a Redbourne wheel other than the Ashton or Morland?
www.redbournewheels.com
Rob
Anyone have a Redbourne wheel other than the Ashton or Morland?
www.redbournewheels.com
Rob
#32
11-03-2020, 02:43 PM
When using the Defender "build" feature on the LR website, I noticed the extra charge of about $350 for off-road tires. The odd thing is that if you look at the tire prices on Tire Rack, the GY Adventure AT tires cost about $400 less than the Michelin or Pirelli tires that come as standard equipment on the Defender. Seems odd.
#34
11-04-2020, 08:57 AM
Rock Crawling
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Regardless, I believe the big issue is rear caliper clearance (like many with the P400 I am looking at getting 18" wheels one day soon, if possible), not the front. The guys at Lucky 8 have swapped the rear calipers with smaller ones from a Discovery 5 on the rear axle to fit their aftermarket 18s, and said nothing about fitting problems on the front. So, their own Defender was probably delivered without those pucks as well.
Regardless, I believe the big issue is rear caliper clearance (like many with the P400 I am looking at getting 18" wheels one day soon, if possible), not the front. The guys at Lucky 8 have swapped the rear calipers with smaller ones from a Discovery 5 on the rear axle to fit their aftermarket 18s, and said nothing about fitting problems on the front. So, their own Defender was probably delivered without those pucks as well.
#35
11-09-2020, 03:55 PM
Recovery Vehicle
Given the paucity of after market wheels with the right offset, I gave up and snagged some take off oem Defender wheels at a reasonable price on eBay to serve as winter wheels. There should be a growing supply of take-off wheels coming up on eBay as more Defenders get sold.
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#36
11-11-2020, 07:29 AM
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12-20-2020, 07:28 AM
