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2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top Wheels & Rims: Bolt Pattern, Offset & Sizes
Fitting Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top wheels? This page gives the 2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top bolt pattern (5x165.1), centre bore, factory rim size and the offset range for aftermarket and forged Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top rims: the same spec sheet ANKUSI uses when machining forged wheels for this car.
Quick answer: The 2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern with a 114.3 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 lug nuts. Factory wheels: 16x7J at ET33. For aftermarket wheels, 16x8J ET10 sits flush and 18x9J ET0 is the most aggressive fit.
Forged wheels for the 2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top — drilled 5x165.1 with a 114.3 mm centre bore, built to the offset you choose. From $220 per wheel, made to order in 20–25 days.
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Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top (2025): 5x165.1 bolt pattern, 114.3mm center bore. Factory wheels: 16x7J. Reference fitment ranges.
Bolt Pattern5x165.1
Wheel Bolt/NutM14x1.5 Nut
Center Bore114.3mm
Wheel Load Rating900–1250 kg/wheel (SUV segment reference)
Year2025
CategorySUV
✓ Data check: the bolt pattern and center bore on this page match an independent fitment reference. Last reviewed September 18, 2026. How we verify
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Wheel Size & Offset at a Glance
| Configuration | Wheel Size & Offset |
|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 16x7J at ET33 |
| Flush Fitment | 16x8J at ET10 offset |
| Maximum Aggressive | 18x9J at ET0 offset |
Forged Wheel Designs for the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top
Every design below is forged to order, so it can be machined to the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top's 5x165.1 bolt pattern and 114.3 mm center bore, with the width and offset calculated for your setup.
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How to Read Wheel Offset & Measurements
Use these two references before ordering: the left diagram shows where each spec (PCD, center bore, offset, width and diameter) is measured on the wheel; the right diagram shows how positive, zero and negative offset shift the wheel face relative to the hub centerline.
ANKUSI Engineering Expert Advice
Because an SUV's center of gravity is already higher than a sedan's, anything added at the corners — including wheel weight — has an outsized effect on handling balance. A forged wheel lets us hit the visual stance owners want without adding the rotational mass a cast wheel of the same strength would carry.
The Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top runs a 5x165.1 bolt pattern, 114.3mm center bore, and a 16x7J at ET33, front and rear, wheel from the factory. Our Flush Fitment reference is 16x8J ET10, which tucks the tire under the fender lip on a stock-height Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top. Our Maximum Aggressive reference is 18x9J ET0 — beyond that offset, expect rubbing against the inner fender liner under compression without further trimming.
Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top OE Wheel Specs
The 2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top (SUV) uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern with a 114.3mm center bore. Factory wheels are 16x7J at ET33.
Why the factory spec works for most owners:
- Supports the vehicle's curb weight and load capacity
- Preserves ground clearance for everyday and light off-road use
- Balances ride comfort with cargo and passenger stability
- Maintains clearance for the factory suspension travel and brake package
ANKUSI builds these wheels — we are the forging factory, not a reseller. For the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top (2025) we drill the 5x165.1 pattern and cut the centre bore to 114.3mm on our own CNC line, so the wheel hub-centres on the car with no spacer rings, in whatever diameter, width and offset you specify.
Converting these ET figures to backspacing? Use the wheel offset and backspacing calculator.
The figures on this page are part of our open wheel fitment dataset — 10,093 vehicles, free to download, CC BY 4.0.
Flush Fitment
For a flush look with minimal rubbing, 16x8J ET10 is the recommended starting point on a stock or mildly lowered Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top.
Maximum Aggressive Fitment
18x9J ET0 is a more aggressive reference setup. Beyond this, expect rubbing under compression without fender rolling or camber correction.
Real-World Fitment Notes
Chassis: Restomod suspension. Wheels: 5x165.1 classic PCD. Brakes: Upgraded classic brakes. Tires: 265/75 R16.
Offset & Backspacing Reference
Backspacing is calculated as wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance):
- OE: 16x7J ET33 → ~5.3″ backspacing
- Flush: 16x8J ET10 → ~4.89″ backspacing
- Max: 18x9J ET0 → ~5.0″ backspacing
A Note on Clearance
Final clearance depends on the exact tire model, suspension height, brake package, alignment and vehicle tolerances. A physical test fit is recommended before production.
Want to check a different width or offset before you order? Use our Offset & Backspacing Calculator to solve the numbers yourself, or looking for your exact Land Rover spec, or want a wheel built to a custom offset for your Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top? Contact ANKUSI with your bolt pattern and offset target and we will confirm the correct forged wheel spec for your build.
Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top (5x165.1, 114.3 mm Bore)
In our database, 8 other Land Rover entries use exactly the same 5x165.1 bolt pattern and 114.3 mm center bore. Factory wheels from these cars bolt on and center on the hub without rings; offset and width still have to be checked.
5x165.1 is used by 0.1% of the vehicle pages in our English fitment guide (9 of 6,503); 100.0% of those also use a 114.3 mm center bore.
Hub-Centric Rings for a 114.3 mm Center Bore
A wheel with a center bore larger than 114.3 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 130.1 mm | 130.1 → 114.3 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 114.3 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What bolt pattern (PCD) does the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top use?
The 2025 Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern.
How many lug bolts does the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top use?
The Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top uses a 5-lug bolt pattern (5x165.1), so you need a 5-lug forged wheel to bolt straight on.
What is the center bore size on the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
The Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top's center bore is 114.3mm. If an aftermarket wheel has a larger center bore than this, hub-centric rings are recommended so the wheel centers on the hub itself rather than relying on the lug bolts alone.
What size are the factory (stock) wheels on the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
Factory wheels on the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top are 16x7J at ET33.
What is the biggest wheel size I can fit on my Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top without rubbing?
The most aggressive fitment we recommend without fender work is 18x9J at ET0 offset. Going beyond this typically causes rubbing under compression unless you roll the fenders or add camber correction.
What does a flush wheel fitment look like on the Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
For a flush look with minimal to no rubbing, we recommend 16x8J at ET10 offset as a starting point on a stock or mildly lowered Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top.
Do I need wheel spacers for my Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
No. ANKUSI forges each wheel to your exact target offset, including the flush or max specs above, so you get the correct fitment without stacking spacers. Spacers are typically only used to push out an existing OE-offset wheel without replacing it, which isn't necessary when you're ordering a custom-offset forged wheel.
How do I calculate wheel backspacing for my Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
Backspacing (in inches) = wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance). For example, the flush spec above works out to roughly 4.89" of backspacing.
What's the difference between wheel offset and backspacing?
Offset is the distance in millimeters from the wheel's true centerline to its mounting face (positive offset pulls the wheel in, negative pushes it out). Backspacing is the distance in inches from the mounting face to the back edge of the wheel barrel. They describe the same fitment from two different reference points, which is why ANKUSI lists both above — some shops and tuning guides quote offset, others quote backspacing.
Can I run staggered wheels (different sizes front and rear) on my Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top?
The Land Rover Defender Classic V8 Soft Top runs the same wheel size front and rear from the factory, so staggered fitment is not required. ANKUSI can still forge a staggered set (wider rear) on request if you want a more aggressive stance.
Sources and Last Update
Data checked against: avtoreference.com.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
Other cars on the same factory size: 16x7 wheels · 16 inch wheels.
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.
Bolt pattern and center bore on this page were cross-checked against at least two independent sources before publication. Last reviewed 2026-09-18. Spotted an error? Email info@ankusi.com and we will verify and correct it.