RangeRover wheels on a Series??

[timc930]

These look like the steel spare wheel that came with the RRC's, anyone used them on a series? I have a few of these from previous RRC's that I may try, but wanted some feedback first....

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[I Leak Oil]

Steel wheels should fit. Easy enough to slap on on to make sure.

[o2batsea]

RRCs never had steel wheels to my knowledge (except for the early Rostyles). They all came with alloy spares, at least the NADA ones.
Those appear to be Disco 1 spare tire wheels. This was a popular switch in the 1990s, for some unknown reason.

[timc930]

RRCs never had steel wheels to my knowledge (except for the early Rostyles). They all came with alloy spares, at least the NADA ones.
Those appear to be Disco 1 wheels. This was a popular switch in the 1990s, for some unknown reason.

I have two 95 Classic's, and both came with steel spares.

[ArlowCT]

Those look like the rims I'm about to have cut down and fit on my 88"!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/30/ubyvehe3.jpg

[o2batsea]

I have two 95 Classic's, and both came with steel spares.

Are they County models or regular? Curious to know if the steel spare was on the low line trucks.

[timc930]

Are they County models or regular? Curious to know if the steel spare was on the low line trucks.

Both of mine were County's fully loaded, that had the TWR Designed LR wheels that became standard on the 95's, and some Defenders.

[timc930]

Those look like the rims I'm about to have cut down and fit on my 88"!

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/30/ubyvehe3.jpg

Why do they need to be cut down, and by cut down what do you mean, width?

[mearstrae]

I have the same wheel as a spare with my County Lwb. Once used it as a spare on my SIII.

'95 R.R.C. Lwb
'76 Series III Hybrid 109
'70 Rover 3500S

[ArlowCT]

I'm taking 1" out of the width. I think they should work real well at that size with the narrow tires on them. The rims were cheap and my labor is free so we will see how it turns out!

[Andrew IIA]

I'm taking 1" out of the width. I think they should work real well at that size with the narrow tires on them. The rims were cheap and my labor is free so we will see how it turns out!
How wide are those wheels ?

[Apis Mellifera]

Seems like they are 7s. They might be 8s. I have one I was going to use as a bonnet spare. It was so tall I felt like I was peering out the gunner's slot of a tank.

[ArlowCT]

The ones I have are 7" right now, soon they should be 6"!

[tuko]

These look like the steel spare wheel that came with the RRC's, anyone used them on a series? I have a few of these from previous RRC's that I may try, but wanted some feedback first....

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Those are not RRC wheels. They are Disco I steels that were introduced in 1989/90 with the Disco I. The steel in these wheels are the same thickness as Wolf rims making them great HD alternative wheels for series vehicles. The downside with the extra thickness is that the wheel studs are a bit short which does create a safety concern. If you regularly check your wheel nuts then no problem, but there has been a few accidents in England where the wheels have come off from lack of maintenance. I'd have to check the set in the garage but I'm sure that they are 7" wide.


Todd.

[antichrist]

RRCs never had steel wheels to my knowledge (except for the early Rostyles).This was a popular switch in the 1990s, for some unknown reason.I expect it was to fit wider tires and still keep within tire mfg specs.
Also I was told by someone who worked at a POE that the Discos were actually shipped over with steel wheels then switched to alloys, so the steel ones were cheaper to find than old Series wheels in good shape. I have no idea if that's true or just something the person was mixed up about.

[ArlowCT]

Yes the extra thickness was something I overlooked. Not really a issue on the front where I have ser III hubs, the studs are almost flush with the outer face of the lug nut. The rear is another story. Looks like someone put ser II-IIa hubs on it at some point. These studs only engage the lug nuts 1/2 to 3/4 of the way (yes they do appear to be different lengths). These are one heavy duty rim and yes they are 7". I also like the additional raised bump in the rim on the inside of both beads, should help keep the beads seated at low pressure.

[antichrist]

The spares are also a better design than the Jackman white spokes.

[redmondrover]

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I use them on my 1959 88. It's what was available at the time when I switched out the 15" original rims.

[ArlowCT]

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I use them on my 1959 88. It's what was available at the time when I switched out the 15" original rims.

Did you change out the studs for the lug nuts? If not what size lug nuts are you running and how much engagement do they have on the threads?

Thanks!

[Boston]

Standard series lug nuts.

[ArlowCT]

I think there are three different part numbers for lug nuts. A combination of two different od's and two different size studs. I have both sizes of the 1 1/16"(?) lug nuts and are wondering if the ser II / early IIa lug nuts that are smaller seat into the rim better and engage more threads.

[timc930]

Those are not RRC wheels. They are Disco I steels that were introduced in 1989/90 with the Disco I. The steel in these wheels are the same thickness as Wolf rims making them great HD alternative wheels for series vehicles. The downside with the extra thickness is that the wheel studs are a bit short which does create a safety concern. If you regularly check your wheel nuts then no problem, but there has been a few accidents in England where the wheels have come off from lack of maintenance. I'd have to check the set in the garage but I'm sure that they are 7" wide.


Todd.

Actually they are, they match both of my 95 RRC Spare rims exactly.

[JimCT]

Someone sold your alloy spare and replaced it with the steel. They always had allow spares





Actually they are, they match both of my 95 RRC Spare rims exactly.

[Andrew IIA]

This is shaping up to be a good knockdown-dragout disagreement......... forum fun !!

<wink> Andrew

1 1/16 defender lugs/nuts and D110/130 wheels.

[timc930]

Someone sold your alloy spare and replaced it with the steel. They always had allow spares

ON both of my 95 RRC's? That's kind of odd don't you think? I also have several friends with 95 RRC's, I'll check with them. ANyway, really does not matter, I have several steel spares that came from 95 RRC's (all SWB's) that I want to try after seeing the prig picture I posted.

[timc930]

This is shaping up to be a good knockdown-dragout disagreement......... forum fun !!

<wink> Andrew

1 1/16 defender lugs/nuts and D110/130 wheels.

No prob, it's all good.

[tuko]

Actually they are, they match both of my 95 RRC Spare rims exactly.

I stand a 100% behind what I wrote about the Disco steel rims. Your consistently writing "spare rims", now that rings a bell with my 1997 Disco which has deep dish alloys and the "spare rim" is the Disco steel.

Was it a means for LR to save money by giving the steel rim for a spare or was the alloy spare a cost option, who knows but there is truth in what both of us are saying.


Todd.

[ArlowCT]

So back to some nuts and bolts type questions. I'm guessing my answer is to swap out all my lug nuts/studs for the Defender ones?!? This should solve the length issue I have with not enough thread engagement on the series lugs/studs with RR/disco wheels.

[timc930]

So back to some nuts and bolts type questions. I'm guessing my answer is to swap out all my lug nuts/studs for the Defender ones?!? This should solve the length issue I have with not enough thread engagement on the series lugs/studs with RR/disco wheels.

Interesting. I am going over today to pick up the steel wheel and mount to see what kind of clearance and stud length issues I have. This may be more involved than I originally thought.

[ArlowCT]

This may be more involved than I originally thought.

That's what I'm learning!

[siiirhd88]

I've had D1 steel wheels on my '80 SIII for a number of years and have had no issues with lugs nuts loosening. When an inspection guy asked about the lack of threads I told him they were made that way so the end of the lug stud wouldn't get damaged when off road.....

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Bob

[timc930]

So I mounted my RRC spare just to see how the studs fit....Don't know why pic's loaded upside down, I tried again and don't know how to delete the pic's....any help???

I like the wheel, going to find two more....

[LaneRover]

I've had D1 steel wheels on my '80 SIII for a number of years and have had no issues with lugs nuts loosening.



Bob

If oyu ever do it will be in the left hand side of the Rover not the right . . . unless you drive around backwards A LOT.

[ArlowCT]

Started cutting down my rims today!http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/24/9ede8aze.jpg
Taking one inch out of them. Took one cut than had to close up shop for the night... More to follow.