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1978 Land Rover Range Rover 3-door Wheels & Rims: Bolt Pattern, Offset & Sizes
Fitting Land Rover Range Rover 3-door wheels? This page gives the 1978 Land Rover Range Rover 3-door bolt pattern (5x165.1), centre bore, factory rim size and the offset range for aftermarket and forged Land Rover Range Rover 3-door rims: the same spec sheet ANKUSI uses when machining forged wheels for this car.
Quick answer: The 1978 Land Rover Range Rover 3-door uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern with a 114.3 mm centre bore and M14x1.5 lug nuts. Factory wheels: 16x6J ET33. For aftermarket wheels, 16x7J ET15 sits flush.
Forged wheels for the 1978 Land Rover Range Rover 3-door — 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 Range Rover 3-door (1978): 5x165.1 bolt pattern, 114.3mm center bore, OE 16x6J ET33. Forged wheel fitment specs from ANKUSI.
Bolt Pattern5x165.1
Wheel Bolt/NutM14x1.5 Nut
Center Bore114.3mm
Wheel Load Rating900–1250 kg/wheel (SUV segment reference)
Year1978
Category5-Lug Large Sedan/SUV
✓ Data check: the bolt pattern and center bore on this page match an independent fitment reference. Last reviewed September 18, 2026. How we verify
Wheel Size & Offset at a Glance
| Configuration | Wheel Size & Offset |
|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 16x6J ET33 |
| Flush Fitment | 16x7J at ET15 offset |
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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
SUVs carry more curb weight higher off the ground, so wheel strength and rotational mass both matter more than on a comparable sedan — a heavier wheel amplifies body roll and slows steering response exactly where the platform is already working hardest. Forging keeps the wheel light without giving up the load rating the factory suspension geometry was tuned around.
The Land Rover Range Rover 3-door ships from the factory on a 5x165.1 bolt pattern with a 114.3mm center bore and a 16x6J ET33 wheel. Our flush reference for the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door is 16x7J ET15.; our maximum aggressive reference is 16x8J ET0. — beyond that, expect clearance issues against the fender liner without further modification.
Land Rover Range Rover 3-door OE Wheel Specs
The Land Rover Range Rover 3-door ships from the factory on 5x165.1 bolt pattern wheels with a 114.3mm center bore. The stock wheel size is 16x6J ET33, offering a balanced ride that suits most owners without any rubbing or clearance concerns.
Why the factory spec works for most owners:
- Balances ride comfort with steering response and highway efficiency.
- Wide tire and wheel availability at the factory diameter keeps replacement costs low.
- Lower unsprung weight than larger aftermarket wheels helps ride quality and acceleration.
- Guaranteed clearance against brake calipers and suspension components.
ANKUSI builds these wheels — we are the forging factory, not a reseller. For the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door (1978) 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.
Offset and Backspacing: Factory Wheel vs Options
Backspacing ≈ width/2 + ET/25.4 + 0.5 in. "Inward" means closer to the suspension; "outward" means closer to the fender lip.
| Setup | Size | ET | Backspacing | Inward vs OE | Outward vs OE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 16x6J | ET33 | 4.80 in (122 mm) | — | — |
| Flush | 16x7J | ET15 | 4.59 in (117 mm) | −5 mm | +31 mm |
| Maximum | 16x8J | ET0 | 4.50 in (114 mm) | −8 mm | +58 mm |
Vehicles With the Same Hub as the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door (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 Range Rover 3-door use?
The 1978 Land Rover Range Rover 3-door uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern.
How many lug bolts does the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door use?
The Land Rover Range Rover 3-door 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 Range Rover 3-door?
The Land Rover Range Rover 3-door'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 Range Rover 3-door?
Factory wheels on the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door are 16x6J ET33.
What does a flush wheel fitment look like on the Land Rover Range Rover 3-door?
For a flush look with minimal to no rubbing, we recommend 16x7J at ET15 offset as a starting point on a stock or mildly lowered Land Rover Range Rover 3-door.
Do I need wheel spacers for my Land Rover Range Rover 3-door?
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 Range Rover 3-door?
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 4.59" 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 Range Rover 3-door?
The Land Rover Range Rover 3-door 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: 16x6 wheels · 16 inch wheels.
Compiled by the ANKUSI Wheels engineering team, an IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified forged wheel factory in Guangzhou.