Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 439
New Defender wheels on D3 ?
Just a quick question for anyone in the know.. Would a set of alloys removed from a L663 Defender fit my D3 ? I believe they will, but just want to double check.
Thanks
10th Feb 2023 9:18 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
They will fit but will potentially rub due to the larger tyre size... this was mentioned on here last summer I think..I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
10th Feb 2023 2:58 pm
pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 1504
As above the wheels fit, it just depends what tyres you fit. I know a few people have fitted the steel wheels. The standard tyre on the steels is 255/70/18 I think, which is what I had on mine D3, but I had to raise the suspension and still got a bit if rubbing if I hit a dip or something.Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
Discovery 3 s 2005 Auto Bonatti Grey Gone
Discovery 3 SE 2005 Manual Zambezi Silver Gone
Range Rover Sport HSE 2006 Black
Aston Martin DB7 VV
Don't forget to advise your insurer if you fit non-standard wheels
NJSS
10th Feb 2023 3:28 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
I’d also check the Defender wheel offset v the D3/4 wheel offset, as that alone could be a cause for potential rubbing....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
10th Feb 2023 3:36 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: UK
Posts: 14383
I have a set of 5 20 inch L663 wheels and tyres. 1 brand new, the others about 500 miles use if you're interested.
This is the style:
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
10th Feb 2023 6:12 pm
D1SCD
Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 439
That's the style I was looking at - would you pm me price please
10th Feb 2023 6:59 pm
D1SCD
Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 439
ronp wrote:
I’d also check the Defender wheel offset v the D3/4 wheel offset, as that alone could be a cause for potential rubbing.
The offset appears to be about 10mm less.. I can never remember, does this mean they would stick out more or less ?
10th Feb 2023 7:06 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15263
As far as I’m aware, the lower the et number, then the more the wheel will protrude....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
10th Feb 2023 8:26 pm
munst
Member Since: 16 Sep 2020
Location: GLOS
Posts: 155
Are they load rated for the d3?
11th Feb 2023 10:29 am
Trailered Movements
Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
Location: East/West Sussex Coast Borders
Posts: 1200
I can confirm, the lower the ET, the further the wheel will 'stick out'.
Dave2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
2010 RRS TDV8 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)
11th Feb 2023 1:34 pm
D1SCD
Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 439
munst wrote:
Are they load rated for the d3?
Been trying to Google this but can't find it - Does anyone know the answer please ?
11th Feb 2023 1:40 pm
onetwentie
Member Since: 25 May 2020
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 103
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
