Wheel Adapters Disco II

[scotth]

I am having the same problem as some other Rover owners on this site. I want to get a set of aftermaket wheels but I am having trouble finding wheels with the right bolt pattern.I have found mixed reviews about using wheel adapters to change the pattern. I don't do alot of offroading so I am thinking that the adapters maybe OK. When using the adapters how do you know how much off set or back spacing you need to to keep it as close to factory as you can? Any help on the matter would be appreciated.

[jake_ak_cent]

dude i was just about to ask a question just like this. i wanted to know if disco 2 rims would fit on a disco 1, or would i need adapters. i do go off road so i dont know if adapters would be the best idea.

if your looking for rims for a disco 2 might i suggest wheelsnext.com
good rims, great prices, yeah.

[Rugbier]

Many in this site and other websites as well, will be against spacers. If you want a wheel that sits further out, maybe consider steel wheels.

DII wheels will not fit DI, the bolt pattern it is different ( RRC-Defender-DI). There are some people on ebay selling concentric adapters that will even fit the RRMK or LR3 wheels on a DII.

In my own experience I do not think spacers will add much stress on your vehicle ( I used to run sport cars with them ).

Good luck

[Disco Mike]

Another problem with spacers is that they add to your turning radius making it more difficult those really tight turns.
I also believe any additional spacing of the wheels will throw an extra strain on your hubs.
Mike

[jake_ak_cent]

yeah i dont think i really want to do adapters. im not goin to be taking them off road, ill use my stock rims with some tires close to 33's for that. the adapters would be for my second set of wheels (20" rims, and hopefully some decent amount of tire left, i dont want low pros), but adapters ain't soundin so hot, and im just thinking they would be hard to take off if i was gonna switch to my off road wheels in a parkin lot or something. to much work, to lazy of a guy, ill do without them.

now, i just gotta find a site that has rims for disco 1's. anyone know any?

[rmuller]

The biggest problem with adapters/spacers are the fact that they are lug centric and no longer hubcentric, which takes away a strength from the d2 hubs...



There are a few choices for D2's for new rims..

First, there are various genuine alloy's in 16" style (or 18") available..

Then, there are genuine steel 16" rims available from LR... pricey new..

Then you can try to fit some aftermarket rims.. the LR lug pattern is 5x120mm[~4.72"], but a 5x4.75" rim has been known to fit.. Crager Soft 8's are available in both a 16" and 15" rim... if you run with 15" you need to take off the dust shield.... they are not hubcentric though.

The LR genuine wheels are very nice though, not only are the alloys and steels hubcentric, they also have a large inner bead to keep you tire on the rim in rough terrains...

And lastly... 20" rims do not belong on a Land Rover.. especially not a Disco.

[jake_ak_cent]

yes, but my land rover is going to be partly show car. im gonna get the stock rims painted black minus the center caps that say land rover and bigger tires (probably mentioned earlier). and you can say all you want about 20" rims, but the only thing that is gonna stop me from gettin 20's in not bein able to find some that look good. i have my mind made up that im gettin 20's. with what im doin, it just completes it.

and by the way i have a D1.

[scotth]

My other alternative is to get the stock wheels powder coated black. Does anyone know how the powder coating holds up over time? That is probably the way I am going to go. I don't really want to use the adapters and I can't find any wheels that I like that fit the wheel pattern. I would like to hear from anyone that has had the powder coating done. Thanks for the replies.

[Rugbier]

Take a look at my wheels. they are not powder coated but rather painted. All my vehicles have painted wheels, one of them 3 years ago and they still look new, I go through, salt , ice melt and all the crap they throw here on the NE roads. My disco has been throuhg Mud, water, trails, and still look new.

Originally Posted by scotth

My other alternative is to get the stock wheels powder coated black. Does anyone know how the powder coating holds up over time? That is probably the way I am going to go. I don't really want to use the adapters and I can't find any wheels that I like that fit the wheel pattern. I would like to hear from anyone that has had the powder coating done. Thanks for the replies.

[KevinNY]

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

Another problem with spacers is that they add to your turning radius making it more difficult those really tight turns.
I also believe any additional spacing of the wheels will throw an extra strain on your hubs.
Mike

Spacers REDUCE your turning radius.

[XtremeMarine]

Powdercoating holds up fine. A lot of stock LR wheels came powdercoated; including the type 4 alloys on my Kalahari edition. And they are holding up quite well; even with the off-road abuse.

[rover109OKC]

I guess my defender wheels won't fit on my DII?! My DII has stock 18s, but I was hoping to fit an old set of 16s from my Defender. I guess I can't? Why did they mess up a good thing?

[2Discos95-00]

Scotth... I was on the same boat, not much off roading here, the best thing you can do for bigger wheels is go look for a set of Range Rovers or LR3 wheel set. They come in 19s, 20s and 22s I think. 19s you will find very cheap under $600. 20s $1000-2000. and 22s $2k and up. On ebay there is always someone selling their factory original take offs. Some come with good tires too. Is a matter of shopping around for a good deal. And dont forget the hubcentric rings. Ive had 19s on my disco for the last 30k with no problems. I know a lot of people frown at that but who gives???
I really like these but idunno if they are real oem rover eBay Motors: 22" rims for RANGE ROVER, SPORT AND LR3 2003, 2008,2005 (item 280270784456 end time Oct-01-08 13:17:56 PDT)