Wolf Wheel Question

[GrFa]

Is anyone using the Wolf wheels RN part number PLW216 on a series? They are 16x6.5 with a 2.75" offset. I have a set of 235/85/16s and need some wheels to put them on. Also, does anyone know if these are for tubes or tubeless? Thanks!

[ccmohan]

I've got the same size tires mounted on the Wolf wheels (67 IIA), love the wheels. Purchased from our host - painted with Krylon paint - they look great after 2+ years. I'll try and post up a picture if you are interested.

cheers,
chris

[VTRover]

IMO it looks goofy. The wheel is too big for the Series. I can post a picture of stock and Wolf if you like. Side by side the stock wheels are way better unless you want that 70's Ford Bronco look.

[KevinNY]

1" wider looks goofy? They are perfect for 235/85-16's, the modern replacement for the 7.50-16 which was stock.

[JimCT]

the wheels are great, much stronger than the original ones.

[GrFa]

Any comments on the offset of 2 3/4"? I know that is quite a bit more than stock and other wolf wheels. Also, anyone know if these are for tubes or not? Thanks

[yorker]

You might want longer studs IIRC. That is the only issue I can think of. They look a little odd on a SWB to purists but 6.00 16s etc look odd on SWBs to most other people nowadays.

[lew_sa]

I ran wolf wheels on my 88. The early II & IIa studs (1/2" OD I believe) are too short and the lug nut doesn't seat very wheel in the wheel. I upgraded the studs to the larger rover size (can't remember the diameter off the top of my head) and the studs were ~1/4" too short. The lugs nuts fit well in the wheel so it centered better than the older studs, though. I recall reading a thread on some rover BB that said the new, large diameter studs are too short on series rigs b/c wolf wheels are meant for Defenders & they use disc brakes. Land Rover shortened the stud length since no brake drum was used anymore. Not sure if this true...
R/,
Lew

[scatterling]

any suggestions on where to obtain longer studs to fit. Isn't there some law about the minimum distance the studs could protrude?

[yorker]

There was a post on this a while ago- I think it should still be available if you search.

http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2434&highlight=wolf+wheels

There is no law as far as I know that has to do with studs prodruding- the problem is they don't protrude they leave a portion of the inside of the nut exposed. This is because the wheel itself is thicker.

[jp-]

Does anyone know what a wolf wheel weighs vs. a stock wheel? I have never bent a stock wheel, so if they are that much thicker it seems to me that all you are doing is adding unsprung weight...

[lew_sa]

I'm about to upgrade the studs to my Dormobile to fit some wolf wheels. Here's a link I found a while ago:
http://www.1speedway.com/WHEEL_STUDS.htm
I haven't ordered from them yet, but plan to do so soon. I'm not sure of the weight of my wheels (running 16 x 6.5 wheels), but I remember them being heavy without the tire.

R/,
Lew

[CliftonRover]

the wolf wheels weigh a lot, I bought 4 recently and they came in two boxes, marked with a warning label saying over 70 lbs, that means 35lbs or more per rim.