Best Source and Recommendation Series III Wheel and tire - Land Rovers Only

Rugbier · 08-25-2008, 08:36 PM

Hey Guys ( and Gals )

Once again looking for directions.

What would be the best source for steel ( black ) wheels for a 71 SIII 109?

I could go for a good use ( no problem with color as I can paint them ) set of 5 or new if not used available.

If new what size ( I know there could be a gain on offset but not sure ) of rim and what would be a good all around tire ( I mean mud/snow )?.

Thanks again

gordo · 08-26-2008, 12:26 PM

The NATO rims look very nice on a series. RN or AB sell them I believe. There was a used set of Natos for cheap on DWEB as well. 5 for 150 plus shipping I believe. May have to go back a couple pages but they were there recently. They are 16 inch too. Other than that look for a set of original rims and paint them black. Stephen Peters at Safari Rovers probably has a set of the stock ones.
For tires the old 7.50 x 16 is the route I would recommend or possibly the 215/85/16 which are very similar. The Mastercraft M/T 7.50s look the part and there are several vintage bias ply solutions if you want something that appears more original, but you may lose some ride quality. Gorod

Rugbier · 08-26-2008, 07:09 PM

I looked on dweb for them , but I couldn't find them ( other than the one from Nick N, he sold them ).
I'll give Stephen a call tomorrow, and will check with RN & AB

Thanks

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Originally Posted by gordo

The NATO rims look very nice on a series. RN or AB sell them I believe. There was a used set of Natos for cheap on DWEB as well. 5 for 150 plus shipping I believe. May have to go back a couple pages but they were there recently. They are 16 inch too. Other than that look for a set of original rims and paint them black. Stephen Peters at Safari Rovers probably has a set of the stock ones.
For tires the old 7.50 x 16 is the route I would recommend or possibly the 215/85/16 which are very similar. The Mastercraft M/T 7.50s look the part and there are several vintage bias ply solutions if you want something that appears more original, but you may lose some ride quality. Gorod

08-25-2008, 08:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rugbier You can only go UPHILL in life Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 243 Gallery: 0	Best Source and Recommendation Series III Wheel and tire Hey Guys ( and Gals ) Once again looking for directions. What would be the best source for steel ( black ) wheels for a 71 SIII 109? I could go for a good use ( no problem with color as I can paint them ) set of 5 or new if not used available. If new what size ( I know there could be a gain on offset but not sure ) of rim and what would be a good all around tire ( I mean mud/snow )?. Thanks again __________________ Gustavo 03 DII with few goodies 71 SIII 109 Double Cab

08-26-2008, 12:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
gordo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 308 Gallery: 0	The NATO rims look very nice on a series. RN or AB sell them I believe. There was a used set of Natos for cheap on DWEB as well. 5 for 150 plus shipping I believe. May have to go back a couple pages but they were there recently. They are 16 inch too. Other than that look for a set of original rims and paint them black. Stephen Peters at Safari Rovers probably has a set of the stock ones. For tires the old 7.50 x 16 is the route I would recommend or possibly the 215/85/16 which are very similar. The Mastercraft M/T 7.50s look the part and there are several vintage bias ply solutions if you want something that appears more original, but you may lose some ride quality. Gorod __________________ Gordo www.floridalandroverclub.com 00 P38 4.6 blinging 92 stocker RRC 73 hybrid wheeler

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