The Land Rover came to me on a set of 16″ wheels that the previous owner had purchased. He indicated that he had purchased the 16″ wheels to improve mileage and performance in general. I didn’t get any other information from the owner. My plan is to restore the original 15″ wheels to factory specs and then to put a set of period correct bias ply tires on them. My plans for the 16″ wheels was to finish them in a dark color – perhaps steel gray – and fit them with BF Goodrich Mudders. But after reading a few forums, noting that they appear to be original rims, I may stick with an original finish. To help me decide, I’m trying to learn a little bit more about them. A picture of one of the wheels follows: The entire set was fitted with “modern” tubeless radials.
16″ Series 109″Wheel
What I have learned so far is that the wheels are Land Rover wheels – part number 272309. 3 of the 5 wheels are stamped with this part number (picture below). I’ve found several references to this number which all point to these wheels being from a 109″ Series truck. The wheels are 16″ x 5.5″ with a 1 3/4″ offset.
Land Rover Part Number 272309
Several of the wheels are also stamped with a Dunlop logo and the number 967 I have been unable to figure out what that mark is. Picture below:
16″ Dunlop Mark