Land Rover replaces Defender’s steel wheels with lighter aluminum wheels

Replacement of the Defender's steel wheels with lighter aluminum wheels at Land Rover. Photo: Reproduction Official Website – Land Rover Defender
Replacement of the Defender’s steel wheels with lighter aluminum wheels at Land Rover. Photo: Reproduction Official Website – Land Rover Defender

Land Rover no longer offers 18-inch steel wheels for the Defender in 2024, replacing them with Type 9013 aluminum wheels.

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These new wheels, available in the County package, mimic the style of the steel wheels that fans love, while also being lighter, weighing about 3.6 kg less than the steel ones, thereby improving the vehicle’s dynamics.
The Type 9013 aluminum wheels are 20 inches and feature a two-tone paint finish. This change addresses the main drawback of steel wheels, which are heavy and susceptible to theft, while the new wheels offer a similar look without the extra weight.
Despite the nostalgia for steel wheels, Land Rover has created an alternative that provides an attractive combination of style and performance.
Source: Car and Driver
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