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I am about to buy tires for my '72 series 3. I am looking at the wheels and they are a bit rusty and they are built for tubed tires, probably won't hold air unless accompanied by a tube, eh?

So, First question: Do I remove the wheels and put it on blocks while the wheels are sandblasted and podwer coated, or do I try to find out the proper stud spacing for a new set of tubeless wheels? (the implied question there is Does anyone know the right stud spacing?)

Second question: As soon as the rain stops here in California, I'm going to want to take the top off this puppy. The spare tire is going to have to go on the bonnet, rather than the back door, since the back door is also going to come off. There is a plate on the bonnet for the spare with the lock post, but thats all. I know where to get the additional parts, but can someone tell me about the mechanics of mounting the wheel on the bonnet?

Thanks in advance.
 
I've never read of different wheels for tubeless or non-tubeless tires. I switched my Series II-A from tube tires to tubeless tires without changing the wheel. If the tire bead won't hold, tubes are cheap and can be used as a suppliment. You'll probably need to just make the switch and see. It won't matter whether you have the 15" or 16" wheels.

You can have your wheels painted up while the car is up in the air. New wheels are available from lots of vendors, such as Rovers North in Vermont.

I bought a second Series II-A that came with a similar situation. The bonnet needs to have a circular plate on it with at least the mounting post. Then I went to a hardware store and bought two long bolts to screw into the two bolt threaded holes. I put the tire on the bonnet, with the dished side facing up, and then screwed in the bolts. You'll need to carry a ratchet extension with you in order to get the tire off in an emergency.

There are a few additional parts that you can still purchase, either used or new. Again, there are parts vendors such as Rovers North who can help advise you.

Enjoy your Land Rover. I love my two!

Jeff
 
Try looking for the bonnet made for mounting a tire. It is slightly "rounder" than the standard flat bonnet and is set up for mounting a tire already. Of course you may need to paint it to match.
Sometimes they turn up locally, but you will probably need to look around ebay or LR parts vendors. In addition to Rovers North consider DAP in Vermont. Their parts are usually pretty reasonably priced.
 
Andy - I have the bonnet and it has the mounting plate on it, but the plate is missing some parts.

And Jeff - Do you know the stud diameter for the wheels? The spacing that is needed for new wheels?
 
No, I don't know the stud diameter for the hold down bolts. I only remember that it was not hard to find them at the hardware store. The spacing between the two bolts is around 4 inches. Two bolts screw into the plate, and there's a hold down tab that helps lock the wheel in place. Sorry I can't be more specific for you.

Jeff
 
My Series 3 Had the mounting plate on the rear swing out door, which was tough on the hinges, I mounted it on the hood, you needed to get the knack of rolling it up your leg, onto the fender & across the bonnet without denting anything, or killing your back! Th PO had also installed a spare tire holder in the bed to the bulkhead at the back of the front seats, but it looks much cooler on the hood!

Good luck, would love to see some photos, I miss mine.

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