Doesn't it look so much better with a big set of 19's on?
Not without a few jittery moments wondering if my research had been thorough enough - obvioulsy keen to avoid having another set of wheels that I couldn't use.
1. The wheels started off with 255/50/19 tyres which I know would have thrown the speedo out but was prepared to maybe drive around on them for a short while as they were.
2. Having attempts to put the wheels on to see if there was any rub, I discovered that the rear wheels were rubbing against the wing liner. So, spacers needed.
3. Needed to source the Range Rover to T5 conversion bolts. There seems to be so many different designs of Range Rover wheels and a little bit of confusion about whether or not the wheel bolts are all the same so I had my fingers well and truly crossed that I had sourced the correct ones.
4. Which size tyre would keep the speedo as close to correct as possible? Not just that but are they load rated? What are my axle ratings? The super friendly Harry at Budget Tyres in Hertford found a set of 245/45/19's. Actually fitted without spacers (in the end!) They tried them with the spacers first but weren't happy with the about of thread going into the hub so took them off again. Thankfully the clearance was fine with the rear wing liner.
All in all, whacking a new set of alloys on a T5 is not as simple as it might sound. Having read an article on load rated wheels and tyres - and the horror story of cracked rims from going through a pothole - I'd say the big things to focus would be getting the right load ratings for your rims and tyres.
The bed has gone back in. Not completely finished but certainly a lot better than it looked before. You'll probably notice strategic bits of carpeting to make it all a bit more co-ordinated. The filing cabinet drawers need the runners who fitting and the second set need sanding down but love the battered bare metal look. Oodles of storage in the van. Love it!!!
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