Hi All,

I'm a new Freelander 2 owner - 11MY SD4 HSE. It's my first LR but going well so far - very pleased with it.

Quick question : it has 19" wheels which I didn't really want to be honest but that's what was available rather than an order. I want to have a spare set of smaller wheels for winter tyres - I go to the Alps / Scottish Highlands a lot through winters. 16 or 17 inch wheels seem like a good bet as finding AT/Winter tyres for these sizes is that much easier. But... will 16 or 17 inch OEM Freelander 2 wheels fit the SD4 HSE? I just wanted to check caliper size, offset etc are all ok for clearance and fit.

Anyone know for sure...?

Thanks!

There is another thread on here some where regarding this, 17" will be ok but there seems to be a bit of confusion to whither 16" will be ok. If you need a set of Rims and Tyres you could try one of the site sponsors http://www.ajstyres.co.uk/special_offers.html a call I dealt with them a month or so ago and they were very helpful.

FL2 16" wheels will NOT fit on SD4. FACT!

SD4 has i6 brakes.

Last edited by Natwest on 11th Dec 2010 6:42 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Thanks!

Will speak to AJSTyres about options.

Anyone know for sure about 16s fitting a SD4?

Thanks for confirming the 16" issue Natwest. Much appreciated! 17s it is then.

We knew this already but for the record I can confirm that 17" OE Freelander 2 wheels do indeed fit the SD4 - did it today with plenty clearance.

Thanks again.

If you are looking for 17" and tyres for the winter?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Freelander-2-snow-ty...4564291767

Natwest wrote:

FL2 16" wheels will NOT fit on SD4. FACT!

SD4 has i6 brakes.

ooh thats embarrassing.... I stand corrected Mav71

Apologies 11SD4 , I'm sorry about that!


I'm sure there is a technical reason for SD4 not having 16" as OE though. If not brakes, it could well be speed rating on tyres?

It's purely down to specification, 16" wheels are only available on the 'S' model, and the 'S' is the only model not available with the SD4 engine. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

nothing to do with SD4 being higher max speed requiring a different speed rating tyre? (He says clutching at straws?)

I wouldn't have thought so, the TD4 has a top speed of 112mph and the SD4 is 118mph. But after looking on the net, some European Countries have the SD4 available with 16" wheels. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Cars sold in the EU must have a certificate of conformity, which does explain all technical data as well as allowed changes without going through Gov. administrations.

my certificate tells me I can use these tyres on my FL2 SE Diesel

215/75R16
235/65R17
235/60R18
235/55R19 Freelander 2 SE 4Td Izmir Blue, Dog cage for Alaskan Malamute, iphone Navigon Navigator

and I believe SD4 will say

235/65R17
235/60R18
235/55R19

Natwest wrote:

and I believe SD4 will say

235/65R17
235/60R18
235/55R19