Frank Bullitt Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 That does look lovely Dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Cool Those rims will change the look of it massively : great choice Yes but i'm not sure yet as they don't come with center caps and are £360 each, they are the perfect size though being 18" x 8" with ET 15 I found these 5 spokes earlier which i really like but the offset doesn't bring the wheel out far enough, they're 18" x 8" ET 35, only about 10mm further than stock, good price though at under £150 each Edited June 14, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 That does look lovely Dunk. Thanks mate, its great from 20ft away but any closer and you start seeing why i want to paint it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Yes but i'm not sure yet as they don't come with center caps and are £360 each, they are the perfect size though being 18" x 8" with ET 15 I found these 5 spokes earlier which i really like but the offset doesn't bring the wheel out far enough, they're 18" x 8" ET 35, only about 10mm further than stock, good price though at under £150 each Honestly : I prefer the first ones. More classy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) Honestly : I prefer the first ones. More classy If they came with center caps i'd be more keen on them but their made for defenders and competition hence no need for the caps A set fitted to a defender Edited June 14, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 If they came with center caps i'd be more keen on them but their made for defenders and competition hence no need for the caps A set fitted to a defender Ok. Looks good on the defender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 22, 2020 Author Share Posted June 22, 2020 I've found these in the size i need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Just caught up on this and wow, you’ve done an amazing job having it restored back to its former glory. Great work Dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) Just caught up on this and wow, you’ve done an amazing job having it restored back to its former glory. Great work Dunk. Cheers Mike. Plenty still to do to get it 100% but i'm in no rush Ordered a new set of wheels yesterday so will be interesting to see what they look like fitted, i think i'll need to be making some special hub centric spacers for the rear, these will be done properly and i'll be using longer OE studs through the hubs so no issues in that department Might also need to machine the drive flanges but luckily i have access to a Bridgeport VMC 600 milling machine so fingers crossed they fit through the rotary dividing head Edited June 26, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Which wheels did you go with in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Which wheels did you go with in the end? The 18 x 8 Boosts that are used on Defenders a lot, i've gone for gloss Black but could of had them in satin Black or Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 The 18 x 8 Boosts that are used on Defenders a lot, i've gone for gloss Black but could of had them in satin Black or Silver. Good choice Dunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Good choice Dunk Cheers Steve. We'll see soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Once wheels are sorted, you need a massive turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Once wheels are sorted, you need a massive turbo Thats just you that needs the bigger turbo Luc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Once wheels are sorted, you need a massive turbo In hindsight i should have just fitted an LS3 and upgraded the gearbox diffs and driveshafts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thats just you that needs the bigger turbo Luc Nooo ... noooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 The 18 x 8 Boosts that are used on Defenders a lot, i've gone for gloss Black but could of had them in satin Black or Silver. All black RR, people with think your up to something untoward Dunk. All you need to do now is call the car Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 All black RR, people with think your up to something untoward Dunk. All you need to do now is call the car Charlie Trying to see if i can override the air suspension now to slam it, should help with the gangsta look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 (edited) Just arrived, will test fit the bare wheels tomorrow morning Edited July 1, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the test fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 (edited) Looking forward to seeing the test fit My first concern was put to rest and they actually fitted on the spigot hub perfectly. Now i have to make some custom spacers and use the longer OE studs option, they will still be pressed into the hub and the spacers will be hub centric and made from some alloy that'll be up to the job. Think i've chosen the tyres as they win hands down in the German tyre tests and are well priced compared to the other top contenders. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV Edited July 1, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just ordered the tyres from Camskill inc delivery £480 which i think is pretty good Michelin Pilot Sport 4 PS4 SUV - 255/55 R18 109Y XL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I used to get all my tyres from Camskill but I've found they have gone pretty dear these days. I ended up buying Verde all seasons from my RR and had them supplied and fitted by a local mobile fitter for less than the Camskill delivered price. I don't think I've bought a tyre off them for at least 2 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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