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  • K Madigan
    Low Range
    • Dec 2006
    • 19
    #1

    Tubed Wheels?

    In my quest to save a few bucks I ordered a new set of 16" wheels from someplace other than our host.

    When they arrived it turns out they are "tubed type" (never mentioned in the description from where I purchased).

    This caught me a bit off guard, are folks running tubes in their 16's? What are the advantages vs. disadvantages?

    I guess I probably need to return them and call our hosts to set me straight.

    Looking for folks thoughts on this. Thanks for your help with this.
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    03 DII - Gone but not forgotten
    1973 Series 3 "88
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    • leafsprung
      Overdrive
      • Nov 2006
      • 1008
      #2
      If they seal (and chances are they will) you can run them without tubes. There is nothing wrong with riveted rims (which is what Im assuming you were sent.) The original 16 inch rims that originally came with series rovers were riveted "tube type" rims. Ive put many miles on them, running both with tubes and without. I have had a few of them leak around the rivets, but most seal fine.

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        • K Madigan
          Low Range
          • Dec 2006
          • 19
          #3
          steel wheel

          This is what I purchased. I do not believe it is a riveted wheel.

          Good info to know, that it may seal.

          Thanks
          _____________________
          03 DII - Gone but not forgotten
          1973 Series 3 "88

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            • SafeAirOne
              Overdrive
              • Apr 2008
              • 3435
              #4
              The rivets hold the inner portion of the rim to the circular part where the tire mounts. If you see rivets holding the center of the rim to the circular part, then (obviously) you have the riveted variety as opposed to the welded variety.

              I personally have found the NATO steel wheels to be a much better option (especially when tire shopping) for not much more money, but if it's an original look you're after, the Dunlops are probably the way to go.

              BTW, Where in NH are you? I'm in Manchester...
              --Mark

              1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

              0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
              (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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                • K Madigan
                  Low Range
                  • Dec 2006
                  • 19
                  #5
                  I am up in Warner, right off of I89.
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                  03 DII - Gone but not forgotten
                  1973 Series 3 "88

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                    • SafeAirOne
                      Overdrive
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 3435
                      #6
                      Originally posted by K Madigan
                      I am up in Warner, right off of I89.
                      That's not too far--I got my 109 off a guy in Bradford several years ago...
                      --Mark

                      1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel

                      0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
                      (9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).

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                        • K Madigan
                          Low Range
                          • Dec 2006
                          • 19
                          #7
                          Thats too funny, I have been asked a dozen times if I bought my 1973 88" from "the guy in Bradford". Small world.
                          _____________________
                          03 DII - Gone but not forgotten
                          1973 Series 3 "88

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                            • msggunny
                              5th Gear
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 621
                              #8
                              I have been running tube type rims with out a tube since 2004, never had any issues.

                              mount some tires to them and see if they hold air.
                              First but gone: 91 3 door Disco "White Rhino"
                              77 Series III 88 ex MoD "Shongololo"
                              Gone and I miss her: 97 D1 5 speed
                              04 DII
                              08 D3 (LR3)

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                                • Bertha
                                  3rd Gear
                                  • Nov 2007
                                  • 384
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by K Madigan
                                  This is what I purchased. I do not believe it is a riveted wheel.

                                  Good info to know, that it may seal.

                                  Thanks
                                  Were those from the guy in florida on Ebay? I was thinking of ordering a set from him as well. What makes you believe they need tubes?
                                  1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
                                  1971 88 (restored and as new)
                                  1967 88 (the next project)

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