1999 Land Rover Defender Wheel & Tire Sizes
Complete fitment guide for the 1999 Land Rover Defender: factory tire sizes, compatible wheel diameters, widths and offsets, and the 5x165.1 bolt pattern, for every trim.
Bolt Pattern
5x165.1
Centre Bore
114.3 mm
Lug nuts
M16 x 1.5
Torque: 100 - 170 Nm
Wheel Diameters
16"–22"
Factory (OEM) Tire Sizes for the 1999 Land Rover Defender
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1999 Land Rover Defender Wheel Fitment by Trim
Compatible wheel diameter, width and offset ranges for each 1999 Land Rover Defender configuration.
2.5Td5 · 2.5Td5
2.5L · I5 · Diesel
| Spec | Front & Rear |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–22" |
| Wheel width | 5.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 20–35 mm |
| Tire width | 205–275 mm |
2.8i · 2.8i
2.8L · I6 · Petrol
| Spec | Front & Rear |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–22" |
| Wheel width | 5.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 20–35 mm |
| Tire width | 205–275 mm |
300Tdi · 300Tdi
2.5L · I4 · Diesel
| Spec | Front & Rear |
|---|---|
| Wheel diameter | 16–22" |
| Wheel width | 5.5–10" |
| Wheel offset | 20–35 mm |
| Tire width | 205–275 mm |
1999 Land Rover Defender Fitment FAQ
What is the bolt pattern on a 1999 Land Rover Defender?
The 1999 Land Rover Defender uses a 5x165.1 bolt pattern (5 lug nuts on a 165.1 mm circle) with a 114.3 mm centre bore.
What size tires fit a 1999 Land Rover Defender?
Factory (OEM) tire sizes for the 1999 Land Rover Defender include 235/80R16, 265/75R16. Always confirm against the placard inside the driver's door jamb.
What wheel sizes can I put on a 1999 Land Rover Defender?
Depending on trim, the 1999 Land Rover Defender accepts wheels from 16" up to 22" in diameter with the correct width and offset, larger diameters typically require lower-profile tires to keep the overall rolling diameter stock.
What lug nut size does a 1999 Land Rover Defender use?
The 1999 Land Rover Defender uses M16 x 1.5 lug nuts, torqued to 100 - 170 Nm.
Fitment data is provided as a guide. Always verify sizes against your vehicle's door-jamb placard or with our fitment experts before ordering.