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18" defender alloys

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crooks_uk

Member Since: 04 Jul 2017
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Posts: 42

18" defender alloys

Would a 18" alloy wheel from the new L663 defender fit a discovery 4 and clear the brake calipers.

I understand that the steel wheel does but was wondering if this also applies to the alloy.

Looking for a cheaper alternative to compomotives.

17th Jan 2022 12:44 am

pjrb

Member Since: 18 Jan 2020
Location: London
Posts: 11

theres always the TuffAnt alloys!

17th Jan 2022 10:50 am

crooks_uk

Member Since: 04 Jul 2017
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Posts: 42

there are some good deals to be had on 18" defender alloys if they fit. Tuffants are still very expensive.

17th Jan 2022 1:36 pm

TheJayJay

Member Since: 03 Feb 2021
Location: Chester
Posts: 6

2009 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Yeah, I had the same thought. I fancy the Evo Corse from No Road Club, but I want the Defender 2020 ones (https://noroadclub.com/collections/evo-cor...ender-2020) because the offset is ET20 compared to the ET35 for the D4 version (https://noroadclub.com/collections/evo-cor...iscovery-4). I like the idea of a wider stance, but not the idea of spacers, so figured this is the way forward. I'm unsure whether or not to take the leap though, in case they don't fit or drive like a dog.

23rd Jan 2022 4:53 pm

Hertplatte

Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: München
Posts: 10

The ND steelies weight 18.3kg per rim. The D3 alloys (6 spoke RRC002900MNH) weight 16.3kg in comparison.

The offset is 42.5ET (ND) vs. 53ET (alloys).

I did notice the increased weight of the wheels on the driving performance. But I also switched from winter tires to BFG KO2. There's also a significant weight difference.

To drive 18" legally in Germany there is almost no other option than the ND steelies.

24th Jan 2022 7:06 am

TheJayJay

Member Since: 03 Feb 2021
Location: Chester
Posts: 6

What tyres are you running on those white steelies? Thanks

28th Jan 2022 4:10 pm

James W

Member Since: 27 Mar 2008
Location: Riyadh, KSA
Posts: 3079

That looks ace

D4 XS, gone, much loved, never forgotten
2018 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography - Gone to someone with less sense and more time to enjoy it

2016 Toyota Hilux Invincible - Liberating experience

28th Jan 2022 4:37 pm

DSL
Keeper of the wheelie bin

Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 73081

They do look good.

28th Jan 2022 4:51 pm

Hertplatte

Member Since: 08 Aug 2020
Location: München
Posts: 10

265/60R18

28th Jan 2022 6:14 pm

Rotara

Member Since: 02 Mar 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 59

The new defender steelies look awesome. There’s a lot on offer on eBay including brand news ones (full set) for around £500 which includes brand new all terrain tyres. I’m thinking if this for my D4 but most (if not all) come with 70 profile tyres on 18” rim. This increases the overall diameter of the wheel and without lifting the ride height will rub on lock. Has anyone put ND steel wheels with factory tyres straight onto their D3/4 ? And if so what has been your experience? I think I need to understand what compromises are in play if I decide to fit the larger wheel set. To get the ND wheel to match current D4 factory alloy set up I’d need to replace the tyres for 60 profiles I believe. But that won’t make much sense financially. Any advice / experience appreciated.

17th Mar 2022 7:41 am

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