Will metric sized 265/75-16s fit on 16x8 steel wheels? - Land Rovers Only

keptin · 02-22-2006, 08:29 PM

First off, will a metric sized 265/75-16s fit on 16x8 steel wheels? *edit* nm, looks like they will.

I am looking at buying steel wheels, or at least one to replace my damaged alloy. There is procomp, trekoutfitters, and atlantic british which all sell them.

If I shop, they are around $50-$75. Those of you that have steel wheels...where did you get them and how much did you pay? Comments, etc. are appreciated.

I have a Disco II, so I believe I would want a 16x8 wheel....and of course in the DII bolt pattern. I was thinking of 4-4.25" backspacing on the wheels....any thoughts?

FrankyRizzo · 02-22-2006, 09:23 PM

I got mine on Ebay. I think you have to catch a new auction and try to buy them now by sending an offer to the seller. I picked up a set for 200 shipped. Granted it was parcel post and took foooooooreeeeeever. I think 200-250 shipped is fair. Also buy the NATO style accorns for the steelies. The stock lugs will work but look uber gay.

The 265/75/16 will fit on steel wheels. I think you should go for a 16x7 instead of the 16x8. If you can go for a 15 inch because you will have more tire options.

BTW I like the "Back to the Future" effect.

llesra · 02-22-2006, 09:25 PM

yeah itll fit

Muddy Oval · 02-22-2006, 10:01 PM

I have four OEM steel wheels that are far better than the aftermarket cheapies- $75 each! They were factory take-offs. Used for a month. They also can use the Land Rover centre caps which are kinda nifty. Same wheels as these (which are $145 new)
(wheels are silver, tyres are Destination MT's in 265-75-16)

Bene · 02-22-2006, 11:07 PM

i would like to eventually go with some genuine LR steels, but i need 15s for now, so i settled for the ProComps.

RageRover · 02-23-2006, 08:58 PM

Well now I gotta question:

255/65 R16" will these fit on my wheel that used to have 205/80 R16" tires on the wheels? I think it will, but I'm not sure.

FrankyRizzo · 02-23-2006, 09:04 PM

Tell me you are F'ing with us?

RageRover · 02-23-2006, 09:07 PM

What, did I ask a really dumbass question? Er, um.............I guess so and I guess they'll fit.

I feel stupid.

DUH!!

FrankyRizzo · 02-23-2006, 09:21 PM

Sorry dude.

If the rim is 16" then any 16" tire will fit. Now the issue is whether the tire and rim will fit in the wheel well and allow suspension travel.

RageRover · 02-23-2006, 09:38 PM

Well the tires I'll be getting are almost 31" tires but no quite. If I guess-t-mate the tire width is about the same as my current ones. But we'll see soon...

llesra · 02-23-2006, 09:57 PM

those tires are 29" not 31". its same diameter as the 205/80/16 you have now.

p76rangie · 02-24-2006, 06:35 AM

Always go for the narrower rim size for the tyre, Particularly with tubeless tyres. The wider tyres on the narrower rim will take side knocks a lot better a lower tyre pressures rather than knock the tyre off the rim.

Ian

02-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
keptin The guy with the Banhammer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,366 Gallery: 0	Will metric sized 265/75-16s fit on 16x8 steel wheels? First off, will a metric sized 265/75-16s fit on 16x8 steel wheels? edit nm, looks like they will. I am looking at buying steel wheels, or at least one to replace my damaged alloy. There is procomp, trekoutfitters, and atlantic british which all sell them. If I shop, they are around $50-$75. Those of you that have steel wheels...where did you get them and how much did you pay? Comments, etc. are appreciated. I have a Disco II, so I believe I would want a 16x8 wheel....and of course in the DII bolt pattern. I was thinking of 4-4.25" backspacing on the wheels....any thoughts? __________________ Josh Shapiro DII

02-22-2006, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
FrankyRizzo Austin "Danger" Powers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 854 Gallery: 0	I got mine on Ebay. I think you have to catch a new auction and try to buy them now by sending an offer to the seller. I picked up a set for 200 shipped. Granted it was parcel post and took foooooooreeeeeever. I think 200-250 shipped is fair. Also buy the NATO style accorns for the steelies. The stock lugs will work but look uber gay. The 265/75/16 will fit on steel wheels. I think you should go for a 16x7 instead of the 16x8. If you can go for a 15 inch because you will have more tire options. BTW I like the "Back to the Future" effect. __________________ 94 Disco Make something idiot proof and they will build a better idiot.

02-22-2006, 09:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	yeah itll fit __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

02-22-2006, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Muddy Oval Otherwise known as STEVE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,968 Gallery: 0	I have four OEM steel wheels that are far better than the aftermarket cheapies- $75 each! They were factory take-offs. Used for a month. They also can use the Land Rover centre caps which are kinda nifty. Same wheels as these (which are $145 new) (wheels are silver, tyres are Destination MT's in 265-75-16) __________________ 2002 Freelander 2000 DII w/CDL 1967 SIIA 109SW Former Rovers 2004 Modded "S" Disco, R.I.P. 2004 G4 Disco 2002 Modded Freelander 1995 Modded Disco 1994 D-90 #8 1993 NAS D110 1990 Range Rover County 1973 SIII 88 1972 Range Rover 2 door

02-22-2006, 11:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bene Magicly Delicious Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,030 Gallery: 0	i would like to eventually go with some genuine LR steels, but i need 15s for now, so i settled for the ProComps. __________________ Kevin Owning a Land Rover is like dating a super model. Sure she has expenive tastes, complains a lot, and requires constant attention... but damn... 1994 Discovery

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02-23-2006, 08:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well now I gotta question: 255/65 R16" will these fit on my wheel that used to have 205/80 R16" tires on the wheels? I think it will, but I'm not sure. __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

02-23-2006, 09:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
FrankyRizzo Austin "Danger" Powers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 854 Gallery: 0	Tell me you are F'ing with us? __________________ 94 Disco Make something idiot proof and they will build a better idiot.

02-23-2006, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	What, did I ask a really dumbass question? Er, um.............I guess so and I guess they'll fit. I feel stupid. DUH!! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

02-23-2006, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
FrankyRizzo Austin "Danger" Powers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sin City Posts: 854 Gallery: 0	Sorry dude. If the rim is 16" then any 16" tire will fit. Now the issue is whether the tire and rim will fit in the wheel well and allow suspension travel. __________________ 94 Disco Make something idiot proof and they will build a better idiot.

02-23-2006, 09:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Well the tires I'll be getting are almost 31" tires but no quite. If I guess-t-mate the tire width is about the same as my current ones. But we'll see soon... __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

02-23-2006, 09:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	those tires are 29" not 31". its same diameter as the 205/80/16 you have now. __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

02-24-2006, 06:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,157 Gallery: 0	Always go for the narrower rim size for the tyre, Particularly with tubeless tyres. The wider tyres on the narrower rim will take side knocks a lot better a lower tyre pressures rather than knock the tyre off the rim. Ian

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