LR3 wheels on a Disco II

[SpeedAgent]

Saw a set for a good price with good tires. I have heard I need hubcentric rings. Where do you get these?

I didn't have any interest in upsizing my wheels, never really crossed my mind, but I can't find any good tires in 18" that are reasonably priced. this set of tires and wheels is much cheaper than a new set of just 18" tires.

Thanks,

Chris

 

[superpowerdave]

Don't quote me, but I'm pretty sure the lug pattern is different.

DII and P38s share lug patterns though, so that might make your search a little easier.

 

[Martyn]

A hubcentric ring is part of the hub. The ring centers the wheel as the holes in the rims are not dimpled to center the wheel.

I think the only feasible way for you to switch rims is to get hubcentric adapters made.

 

[astateofmike]

ON my wife's jetta, which is hub centric, the guys at American Tire had a set for or with the rims.....

Maybe check the local speed shop/rims store.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Wait, D2 wheels are supposed to be hubcentric? I got a set of P38 wheels on my D2, and they are not. I didn't think they needed to be. I don't think the 18" wheels that came on the truck were hubcentric either?

 

[SpeedAgent]

Thanks for the help, but I pulled the trigger on a set of 18" tires this morning. I just couldn't wait anymore.

Regards,

Chris

 

[Antichrist]

Just my opinion, but I don't think 18" wheels would be a good choice for a Land Rover being prepared for expedition travel. 16" is much more common around the world, especially in a rugged tire.

 

[superpowerdave]

I agree with Antichrist ... aside from the priuce you'll pay putting rubber on those rims, your selection gets really small really fast if you're looking for something somewhat aggressive on an 18.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Wow, first PT, now Tom are on ExPo. What's going on at Dweb?

 

[FourByLand]

Keep the 18's enjoy the look and styling... chances are that most of our trucks will never be "around the world"... cute idea but not likely.

:wavey:

 

[Antichrist]

Wow, first PT, now Tom are on ExPo. What's going on at Dweb?

Well, as a charter subscriber to Overland Journal I felt obligated.

Keep the 18's enjoy the look and styling... chances are that most of our trucks will never be "around the world"... cute idea but not likely.

Well, my opinion was based on context, this being a forum related to expeditions. There are a lot of Land Rover specific forums were I'd say 18" wheel discussion fits better. Not that I'm a fan of 18" wheels on Land Rovers anywhere.

 

[FourByLand]

Well, my opinion is based on context, this being a forum related to expeditions. There are a lot of Land Rover specific forums were I'd say 18" wheel discussion fits better.

Welcome first of all.

And you will notice that this forum is made up of alot of the same people on the other forums you speak of.

Also if he was making preparations to travel around the world with a D2 he wouldn't be spending the money on 18 inch rims and tires.

Not trying to be difficult, just realistic.

I also have 18's with 32's on a D2 and have had no problems.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

Yeah, and I went the route of swapping to 16's, and it didn't gain me much on availability.... I bought 245/75/16 Cooper S/T's and somehow ended up with S/T-C's. Which, is actually a good thing because they're more durable and more expensive but I got them for the regular price.

But now that I'm trying to buy a 5th tire to put on my spare wheel, I find out it's a 7-10 day wait to get a tire in.

So even going with 16's is no guarantee that you'll have easy availability of tires.

If you were going out of the US, I'd think 18's would be a bad idea. Within the US, I doubt it makes much difference. Now, the difference with regards to durability... obviously the 18's are a liability.

 

[Antichrist]

So even going with 16's is no guarantee that you'll have easy availability of tires.

I guess things are different in Canada. Everywhere I've been in the US, which is quite a few places, there's almost no limit to the type and size of 16" tires. Heck, you can even get fairly decent off-road 16" tires at, gag, Walmart.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

I actually checked Walmart last time I was down there, and didn't seem like they had much selection. Just one house brand, or something. I wasn't impressed.

Don't get me wrong. Walk into any tire store in Canada and ask for a 245/75/16 and you're likely to get a few different choices in stock. That's why I did, and chose the Cooper S/T. They threw them on and out I went. Easy.

But then when I looked I noticed I actually got the S/T-C for some unknown reason. Now I've gone back to get a 5th tire, and I find out the S/T-C is not a standard tire that is carried. Has to be ordered in. Heck, it was even trouble getting them to order it, they were telling me it wasn't available in Canada, to which I asked, "Then how did I end up with them? If they're not available, you'll have to give me 4 new S/T's because I somehow mistakenly got S/T-C's which shouldn't have been sold in Canada?" That's when they caved.

Anyway, whole sordid tale. Point is, going with 16's isn't a guarantee of easy availability if you don't take a standard offering.