Slimer
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Noticed just now whilst cleaning the 17" rims I've got to put the Coopers on that they're made in Hungary. Would it be worth trying to track down the manufacturer and seeing if we can by direct? We have one or two hungarian members on here that may be able to help and if we can get hold of them even with customs and shipping charges they may still work out cheaper than LR sell them for
Just an idea, your thoughts please Ladies and Gents?
Si The End
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 1st Oct 2005 10:12 am |
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Roddy
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Before you start the imports, it seems I may have 4 x 17" D3 wheels for sale in the next 2 weeks. I have almost bought some 18" Style 1s. If successful i would be looking for around £500 for the 4. (I'm throwing the tyres in)
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| 1st Oct 2005 10:47 am |
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Slimer
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Roddy, I'd expect you'll have a PM from TFC very soon about them 
Why are you only changing 4? The 17" with standard tyre has a slighty different circumference to the 18" and 19". You really should change all 5 in case you have to use the spare for a extended period
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| 1st Oct 2005 11:17 am |
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Roddy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2005
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The odds of having to run the spare for extended periods are pretty low. I will just treat it like a "space saver". Have checked with dealer etc, they say no problem. In any case I can only get 4 x18s at the moment. I can always look for an extra later.
I hope this does not mean altering the final drive etc re speedo accuracy!
I appreciate your concern.
Roddy
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| 1st Oct 2005 11:29 am |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
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Odd wheels on a proper 4x4 (not Bemmers and hopeful 4x4's) not a good idea even as a space saver.
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| 1st Oct 2005 11:36 am |
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Slimer
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Standard wheel/tyre sizes:
17" 7Jx17 Alloy, Tyre 235/70 R17 H
Load Index 111, Sidewall 6.5", Radius 15", Circumf 94.1", Revs/mi 673
18" 8Jx18 Alloy, Tyre 255/60 R18 H or V
Load Index 112, Sidewall 6", Radius 15", Circumf 94.4", Revs/mi 671
19" 8Jx19 Alloy, Tyre 255/55 R19 H or V
Load Index 111, Sidewall 5.5", Radius 15", Circumf 94.4", Revs/mi 671
19" Temp Spare 5.5Jx19 Steel, Tyre T175/80 R19 H or V
Load Index 122M, Sidewall 5.5", Radius 15", Circumf 94.3", Revs/mi 672 The End
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| 1st Oct 2005 3:17 pm |
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Roddy
Member Since: 18 Apr 2005
Location: Aberdeen
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Not much in it then. I'll stick with 17 spare, until I can afford the extra for the 18" spare.
many thanks for the info lads.
Roddy
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| 1st Oct 2005 5:04 pm |
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