Wheel size

[WPGSERIES]

Does anybody know if series rovers came with 16 inch rims. Saw a IIa pickup with these on it yesterday. both of mine have 15s.

[pickuprover]

Depended on where the truck was going, and which version of the truck it was.

[TerryS]

Prior to the late 2A (headlights in wings) they all came with 16" rims. 15" rims was a US thing, but they look better on 16"

[roverjunk]

Hi, I dont know where you are from ,but i have several extra 16" rims , I am in upstate new york, I put the wolf 16" rims from atlantic british and the look great and are strong as hell.

[WPGSERIES]

I realized last night rite after posting that wise owl has 16" rims in both styles.I'm assuming their all the same bolt pattern. I'm in manitoba but I get down to toronto quite often. You wouldn't happen to have a couple of extra fenders for a 66 kicking around.

[jenni]

Hello everyone,
My earlier post had "hits" but no replies. I suffer several mental disabilities and would really (no seriously, really, really) appreciate answers to the following - which I have searched unsuccessfully for all afternoon - well almost.
Canadian import
Bought with 15" rims - rear P215/75R M&S
front HR78-15
Operator's manual references 16" rims - some with split rims which can be lethal.
Living in Canada, 5 months not snow, 7 months varying amounts of snow. M&S is not Marks and Spencers but a lame spec for "all season use".

Question 1 should I stay with 15" rims - possibly easier to source tyres??? - or buy 16" rims as originally fitted?

Question 2 I have been told by a reputable tire shop that Michelin X-ICE tyres are great in snow and off road and only slightly noisy on the highway. Unless the noise is louder than the Fairey O/D, these seem worth a try. The current tyres have loads of tread some with studs but also have more than a few sidewall cracks which I think warrants their replacement.

Question 3 How do I subscribe to individual LRO forums

Any opinions/suggestions/recommendations about any of the above will bring you benefits beyond measure.

Thank you and goodbye.

[TerryS]

Originally Posted by jenni

Hello everyone,
My earlier post had "hits" but no replies. I suffer several mental disabilities and would really (no seriously, really, really) appreciate answers to the following - which I have searched unsuccessfully for all afternoon - well almost.
Canadian import
Bought with 15" rims - rear P215/75R M&S
front HR78-15
Operator's manual references 16" rims - some with split rims which can be lethal.
Living in Canada, 5 months not snow, 7 months varying amounts of snow. M&S is not Marks and Spencers but a lame spec for "all season use".:

I wish we had Marks & Spencer over here. Sure beats Macys.

Originally Posted by jenni

Question 1 should I stay with 15" rims - possibly easier to source tyres??? - or buy 16" rims as originally fitted?:

Originals would have been 5 1/2 x 16". I doubt you could even buy split rims today. You should be able to get anything you want in a 16" tire. Dunlop Radial Rover MTs are good, and not too expensive either.

Originally Posted by jenni

Question 2 I have been told by a reputable tire shop that Michelin X-ICE tyres are great in snow and off road and only slightly noisy on the highway. Unless the noise is louder than the Fairey O/D, these seem worth a try.

They're right, but those are expensive.

Originally Posted by jenni

Question 3 How do I subscribe to individual LRO forums:

You don't need to. Once you have registered, you canpost to any and all forums

Welcome To LRO

[antichrist]

Jenni, you shouldn't have any problems finding decent 15" tires to meet your needs. Only if you can't find any would I suggest spending the $$ for 16" wheels.
I'm not familiar with the Michelin you mention, but in general my experience with Michelin is they are usually good tires, but you pay a premium for the name.

[Smokey Mountain Man]

If you live in hill contry go for the fifteens. Other wise you will have to start out in first gear which is a bad thing to do. Sixteens are graet for freeway travel and if you have a diesel your rig will have enough torque to take off in second gear like normal.

[TerryS]

Originally Posted by Smokey Mountain Man

If you live in hill contry go for the fifteens. Other wise you will have to start out in first gear which is a bad thing to do. Sixteens are graet for freeway travel and if you have a diesel your rig will have enough torque to take off in second gear like normal.

Ever been to Scotland? All hills, damn few motorways, and yet 15" rims were never offered on series trucks there, and only the last 2 years of 2A and S3 here.
Tire OD, not rim OD is what determines rolling load. Can't say I ever remember reading in any Land Rover manual not to start out in first.

[jenni]

Thank you for the info and suggestions. If I go the 16" route can anyone suggest the optimal rim type or brand, preferably in the "used" marketplace and the size of tyre that has the correct outside diameter (in the P215/75R15 numbering system). All recommendations where to buy and which rim/tyre brand, tubed or tubeless or both?? will be much appreciated.
I live in Edmonton Alberta in Canada and if any rim and/or tyre seller is passing through you will be hansomely welcomed.

[antichrist]

Well, the 88 had one stock 16" off-set and the 6cyl and 1 ton 109 had another. 88's had 7.00x16 tires, 109's 7.50x16 and 1 Tons 9.00x16.

[nmc1205]

I have 16" on my 109 military with 235/85 r16. This should fit on your rover. I like the look and they lift the rover 2 inches from the old 245/70 r16's that I bought it with.

[Smokey Mountain Man]

I have learned that taller tires will rub on the body and the wheel wells when they are turned to sharp.

[antichrist]

Never had that problem with 7.50x16's.