HI All,
For those that are interested, I have just discovered that the Jeep Grand Cherokee (post '99) has the same stud pattern as the P6 (5x5" or 5x127 in metric) They are obviously not going to fit with the huge 4x4 tyres on but something with a lower profile might work. Just need to find out the offset etc, relatively cheap too, check it out on
eBay also on ebay NEW alloys in P6 fitment do a search for SD1 alloys
Cheers
AL
UPDATE: I have just recieved an e-mail back from the guy with new P6 alloys on ebay, I asked if the 17" rims he has would fit under the rear arches of a P6 - here is his reply:
"I have been reliably informed they will fit the P6 with no problems - you could even fit 18s. I was amazed when we first started trying these wheels on the older Rovers - a lad with a SD1 on 14s tried the 18s and I never expected them to fit for a moment, but they went straight on with plenty of space for tyres. I have now sold many sets for SD1, and it was while talking to a Rover specialist that he told me they would also go on the P6. If you are at all worried, and can bring the car here, you'd be welcome to try fitting them before bidding/buying.
Dave Cooling
dtv1967
dncooling@aol.com
01926 612717
07710 283880"
Nice to know he would let you try them
Cheers
AL
UPDATE 2: Pictures of alloys: 17" available in chrome and silver, 18" available in chrome silver and white
Does anyone else think the white ones look like they are made of plastic?
Cheers
Al
UPDATE 3: Prices for chrome ones - £325 for 17s and £375 for 18s only £80odd per wheel, not bad!
Yes I know tyres are extra, but I consider tyres to be consumables, like petrol. So when I need to replace the tyres, I may as well replace them with modern rubber. Just out of interest is anyone else out there running low profile tyres?