Wheel adaptors
I will soon be getting some wheel spacer / adaptors to fit land rover wheels to my G, does anyone else want some made?
Why ? whats wrong with G wheels
Mark Vulture can get you steel rims
I will soon be getting some wheel spacer / adaptors to fit land rover wheels to my G, does anyone else want some made?
How much are they likely to cost? If you want the modular type, look at the G in my avatar. Those are 15x8in modulars made by Mangels. Same people who make the LR ones. Proven to be of excellent quality and design. I am desperately after another set or two, but after trying so many times to get something out of the factory itself without sucess, I may get a set of adaptors if they're not too dear. Pity though as the modulars are only 50-odd quid new per wheel. Another option would be if we as a club(and with enough takers) approach Mangels with a firm order to make us a batch. Maybe then they'll keep them as running product line.
Anyone on here with Brazilian connections/contacts who can help?
too difficult to get the size i want, as my G will get used off road i want at least a 7" rim and it needs to be steel
Why would you want such big wheels in a 230? Too much rubber for so little meat!
motive power i likely to be improved too shortly, sprinter engine and box is one option
sprinter engine and box is one option
Beware the fly by wire throttle if things get wet and the sprinter gearbox is a bad bad joke :roll:
I once considered this option, but having owned a sprinter and its problems decided against it.
But then the 290gdt is highly rated, so you may be in luck if you find a good low-mileage unit/set.
I will soon be getting some wheel spacer / adaptors to fit land rover wheels to my G, does anyone else want some made?
Are you going to have them made out of steel - stainless maybe?
And have you got an idea of cost yet?
I will definately get a set as the mangels issue is a dead-end road.
Quote:sprinter engine and box is one option
Beware the fly by wire throttle if things get wet and the sprinter gearbox is a bad bad joke :roll:
disagree up to 1995 synchro on 1st and 2nd would be an issue, but had many sprinters from 97 on wards and could not fault them, although when cold 1st to 2nd would be a little stiff.
what about the mach 5 wheel, they do them for G wagens now in steel.
I looked into mach 5's but there is a 6 week delay and i dont like the look of them, i expect the spacers are going to be around £50 a corner. but on the plus side aftermarket landy rims are £30 each..
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too difficult to get the size i want, as my G will get used off road i want at least a 7" rim and it needs to be steel