I'm a newbie, here, so try not to give me too hard a time. I've tried searching for my answer, but can't find it.

I have a '99 Disco 2 that has stock 18" wheels. If I want to downsize to 16", what lug pattern or back spacing do I need to look for. I don't want stock 16" rims, but thinking black rims. I want to have more tire options, preferably a taller tire with a more aggressive tread pattern. Can you help me?

 

Question, why do you not want the stock 16X8 alloy wheels, they are stronger and lighter then steel?

 

Welcome, Matt.

Lug pattern is 5x120mm. Not positive on the backspacing, but i think it is 4.75.

 

Thanks guys! That's what I was looking for. Mike, I'd like to go with a more aftermarket look. Not really a fan of the disco wheels. I would like to find some black wheels to try out. My D2 is black, but if I paint it, I'd like to go with silver and have the black rims with it.

So, it sounds like a 16x8 is what I'm looking for with a lug spacing of 5x120mm? I appreciate the info.

 

BMW X5 rims also fit.
Here is a lug pattern web site.
BMW Bolt Pattern Guide - Vehicle Lug Reference

 

MAttmo,
I searched for aftermarket wheels for awhile also... but was glad to find a set of DII 16" stock wheels for $20 per wheel and painted them myself. IMO the stock wheels look better than any aftermarket stuff available. As DiscoMike mentioned, there was also the question of them being lighter, but I can't verify if they are or not.

 

The terrafirma wheels look pretty nice.

 

Stock wheels will be lighter than any steel wheel out there.

 

True.

 

$20 does sound a lot more appealing. Do you have any pictures? How does the paint hold up? I've never tackled anything like this before, so I really don't have a clue about cleaning/painting wheels. I guess you use a spray can pe paint from the auto parts store... Some kind of rustoleum or heavy duty paint? Lighter is a good thing... I won't be doing any off-roading to the extreme that would cause any harm to the wheels. Thanks for the info. Would I find the 16" wheels on places like Craigslist, eBay, etc.?

Also, to keep the speedo accurate, what size tires would I be looking at for a 16" wheel. I know it depends on manufacturer, but I'd probably go with a more aggressive looking tire if I switch to the 16" rims. Currently, I'm running Dunlops 255/55-18. Would I go up to something like a 255/70-16? Again, sorry for all the questions, but I'm still learning.