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As I mentioned in the last post, I’ve been trying to find an 18″ rim that will fit the new D4 and RRS 3 ltr diesel models. The  2010 range have new 360mm discs with a new LR/Brembo designed caliper. This (alloy) caliper has three cooling fins that protrude from the main body and will foul on most standard 18″ rims.

18″ rims will allow for a much larger selection of AT and MT tyres, in sizes such as 255/65/18, 265/65/18, 275/60/18 and 285/60/18. So you could really use a D4 or new RRS as a tourer or off-road vehicle!

The minimum internal diameter that will clear is approximately 440mm (the caliper just touches at around 435mm). There don’t seem to be any readily-available 18″ rims with this sort of clearance. I’ve contacted two suppliers, GMAX and Compomotive (a UK company).

GMAX make a rim (the Bona-Fide 18 x 8.5) that has 435 mm clearance – just short of clearing the caliper! They’ve indicated that they might do a special-order at 440, if I order 15 sets or more, at around $1400 for a set of 5. So if you’re interested, send me an email!

Compomotive make the rims for the Bowler Nemesis, an off-road racer based on the Range Rover Sport. These will also clear the calipers, but are only supplied to Bowler. Again I’m discussing what a special order would cost, and the amount required for an order.

I’ll keep you posted!

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