Powder Coated Rims Tire-lift recomendations
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12-29-2009 | 01:22 AM
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Overlanding
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Powder Coated Rims Tire-lift recomendations
Hey gang,
Just got a set of Rims back for my project disco 2. I had bought a set off craigs list and had the powder coat company that does all of our wheelchair parts do them for me. I was told that he could not blast the finish off and had to soak each rim in some sort of acid bath before he could coat them for me. Took several weeks. They look great.
Your opionion now:
What size tires and lift would be a best all around use. I will probably do more highway then off road. Prob 90-10 so ride and tire noise are something I would like to manage but I want the truck to look really cool.
The local shop is ready to do the lift the right way with shocks and new suspension parts I just need to tell them how high.
I had some pretty knarly stock tires on my H3 that had the off road package and larger tires and they were BF Good. Performed well and had relatively little noise when rotated.
Thanks for your advice. I have posted 2 pics of the rims.
johndavidrichards@gmail.com
Just got a set of Rims back for my project disco 2. I had bought a set off craigs list and had the powder coat company that does all of our wheelchair parts do them for me. I was told that he could not blast the finish off and had to soak each rim in some sort of acid bath before he could coat them for me. Took several weeks. They look great.
Your opionion now:
What size tires and lift would be a best all around use. I will probably do more highway then off road. Prob 90-10 so ride and tire noise are something I would like to manage but I want the truck to look really cool.
The local shop is ready to do the lift the right way with shocks and new suspension parts I just need to tell them how high.
I had some pretty knarly stock tires on my H3 that had the off road package and larger tires and they were BF Good. Performed well and had relatively little noise when rotated.
Thanks for your advice. I have posted 2 pics of the rims.
johndavidrichards@gmail.com
Last edited by johndavidrichards; 12-29-2009 at 01:37 AM. Reason: Added Pic of car
#3
12-29-2009 | 09:05 AM
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First, make sure those are D2 wheels.
Factory wheels can be sand blasted or chemically treated before powder coating.
What sort of wheeling will determine what sort of a lift. Give us more information as to your direction so we can help you with the proper lift.
Why have a shop charge you $300 or so to install a lift, do it your self so you will learn more about your truck before you do much wheeling.
Factory wheels can be sand blasted or chemically treated before powder coating.
What sort of wheeling will determine what sort of a lift. Give us more information as to your direction so we can help you with the proper lift.
Why have a shop charge you $300 or so to install a lift, do it your self so you will learn more about your truck before you do much wheeling.
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12-30-2009 | 12:15 PM
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Overlanding
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Now you got me a bit worried. He told me the rims came off his 99 that was Tboned and totaled. I got a deal on them with a brush guard for $325 including some Toyo Tires that I got rid of because they were really agressive Mud Tires not suitable for my needs.
The Rims are stamped 8Jx16x57.0AH2 on the inside and RRC115080XXX.
Any way you can tell from that. It cost me $300 to powder coat them....they look great.
I agree on the lift trouble is I have a car port and not an inclosed garage. Might be a little cold to do the install myself. Will consider it now though. Could I do it in a day.
John Richards
The Rims are stamped 8Jx16x57.0AH2 on the inside and RRC115080XXX.
Any way you can tell from that. It cost me $300 to powder coat them....they look great.
I agree on the lift trouble is I have a car port and not an inclosed garage. Might be a little cold to do the install myself. Will consider it now though. Could I do it in a day.
John Richards
#5
12-30-2009 | 02:14 PM
Mudding
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In regards to the wheels, if they came off a '99, they could be either Discovery I or II wheels, which don't share the same bolt pattern, so they may or may not fit your D2. '99 was the odd year in which the first half they built the DI and '99.5 was the D2. Find out if they fit!
When considering a lift, there are more than a few factors to think about. Your D2 is a very capable vehicle in stock form. Take it offroad a few times and learn some of it's capabilities before you lift it. This will give you a better idea of what kind of lift, traction devices such as lockers or tires that you may or may not need.
If you *must* lift the vehicle and you're merely going for the "cool" factor, I would recommend something minimal, like a 2in. lift and slightly larger tires. When people slap a big lift and larger tires on their vehicle, they often don't think about the biggest hidden factor, heat! With a taller/wider tire, your engine and transmission must work harder to push the vehicle, as you're putting more torque on both. Think about how hard it would be to pedal a bike if you put a tire two or three times as large on the back of it. Same concept. Your transmission will build more heat because of this which can cause overheating and failure. Another factor to consider is wind resistance since more air will be passing under the vehicle.
If you're planning on installing tires more than one or two sizes up, not only would I recommend regearing your axles, but I would also recommend a transmission cooler, which are relatively easy to install.
Other factors to think about when lifting are driveline or driveshaft angles, steering angles, panhard arm, etc. The higher you go with a lift, the more parts you'll need to keep the vehicle's suspension and drivetrain operating properly.
As for tires, a decent on/offroad tire will always be an All-Terrain, such as BFGoodrich or some variant.
-Adam
When considering a lift, there are more than a few factors to think about. Your D2 is a very capable vehicle in stock form. Take it offroad a few times and learn some of it's capabilities before you lift it. This will give you a better idea of what kind of lift, traction devices such as lockers or tires that you may or may not need.
If you *must* lift the vehicle and you're merely going for the "cool" factor, I would recommend something minimal, like a 2in. lift and slightly larger tires. When people slap a big lift and larger tires on their vehicle, they often don't think about the biggest hidden factor, heat! With a taller/wider tire, your engine and transmission must work harder to push the vehicle, as you're putting more torque on both. Think about how hard it would be to pedal a bike if you put a tire two or three times as large on the back of it. Same concept. Your transmission will build more heat because of this which can cause overheating and failure. Another factor to consider is wind resistance since more air will be passing under the vehicle.
If you're planning on installing tires more than one or two sizes up, not only would I recommend regearing your axles, but I would also recommend a transmission cooler, which are relatively easy to install.
Other factors to think about when lifting are driveline or driveshaft angles, steering angles, panhard arm, etc. The higher you go with a lift, the more parts you'll need to keep the vehicle's suspension and drivetrain operating properly.
As for tires, a decent on/offroad tire will always be an All-Terrain, such as BFGoodrich or some variant.
-Adam
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01-27-2010 | 07:52 PM
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did the rims fit
just wondering if the rims fit your discovery II ..I have a 2003 and I want the same exact rims ..on the rovers north website it states they fit 2000 - 2004 ?? just wondering ..
Now you got me a bit worried. He told me the rims came off his 99 that was Tboned and totaled. I got a deal on them with a brush guard for $325 including some Toyo Tires that I got rid of because they were really agressive Mud Tires not suitable for my needs.
The Rims are stamped 8Jx16x57.0AH2 on the inside and RRC115080XXX.
Any way you can tell from that. It cost me $300 to powder coat them....they look great.
I agree on the lift trouble is I have a car port and not an inclosed garage. Might be a little cold to do the install myself. Will consider it now though. Could I do it in a day.
John Richards
The Rims are stamped 8Jx16x57.0AH2 on the inside and RRC115080XXX.
Any way you can tell from that. It cost me $300 to powder coat them....they look great.
I agree on the lift trouble is I have a car port and not an inclosed garage. Might be a little cold to do the install myself. Will consider it now though. Could I do it in a day.
John Richards
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01-27-2010 | 09:19 PM
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