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Quick notes on Land Rover Defender rims

    • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
    • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 119 mph (191 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 560 kg (1235 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 23%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.54 hp/mm (1.13 kW/mm)
    • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

Original 2020 Land Rover Defender rim size

  • 2.0 SD4 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.0 I6 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.0 Si4 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 SD4 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.0 I6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 2.0 Si4 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 SD4 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 3.0 I6 — 22 hp per 1 in. (16 kW/in)
  • 2.0 Si4 — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 SD4 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.0 I6 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    2.0 Si4 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 119 mph (191 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 531 kg (1170 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 23%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.48 hp/mm (1.09 kW/mm)
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2020 Land Rover Defender rim size

  • 2.0 SD4 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.0 Si4 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.0 I6 — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 SD4 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 2.0 Si4 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.0 I6 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 SD4 — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 Si4 — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.0 I6 — 22 hp per 1 in. (16 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 SD4 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    2.0 Si4 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.1 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.0 I6 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 SD4
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 Si4
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 I6
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 9 in. (229 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 106 mph (171 km/h)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 23%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.77 hp/mm (1.3 kW/mm)
      • Summary width of rims: 36 in. (914 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2018 Land Rover Defender rim size

  • 5.0 V8 — 9 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 5.0 V8 — 235 mm min and 265 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 5.0 V8 — 23 hp per 1 in. (17 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    5.0 V8 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)     		0.9 mm to 1 Nm 50% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle 5.0 V8
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 18
    (229 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 50%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 81 mph (130 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 514 kg (1133 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 20%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.8 hp/mm (0.59 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 19.33 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1983 Land Rover Defender rim size

  • 2.5 TD5 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.5 TD5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.5 TD5 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.5 TD5 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Land Rover Defender rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.5 in. (165 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 87 mph (140 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 424 kg (936 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 20%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.7 hp/mm (0.51 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 21.37 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1983 Land Rover Defender rim size

  • 2.5 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5 D — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TD5 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5 TDi — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 4.0 i V8 — 9 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 3.5 V8 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 D — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 TD5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 TDi — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 4.0 i V8 — 235 mm min and 265 mm max
  • 3.5 V8 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.5 — 5 hp per 1 in. (4 kW/in)
  • 2.5 D — 4 hp per 1 in. (3 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TD5 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.5 TDi — 7 hp per 1 in. (5 kW/in)
  • 4.0 i V8 — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 3.5 V8 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.5 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 D 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		2.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 TD5 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 TDi 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    4.0 i V8 9J x 16
    (229 x 406 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 56.3% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		36 in.
    (914 mm)
    3.5 V8 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)     		1.6 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)     		24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 D
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 TD5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 TDi
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 4.0 i V8
    Rim width and diameter 9J x 16
    (229 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 56.3%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 36 in.
    (914 mm)
    Vehicle 3.5 V8
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)