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davo
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: sydney
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I am sorry that this is becoming a common request.
But I would like to buy 5 17"rims tyres optional.
This will be second set for off road. I think Cooper Sts or Micky Thopmpsons ATZ as fittment.
Thanks
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 12th Jan 2007 12:54 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
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Davo,
If you are aftermarket get a set of 17*8" Performance Wheels (style BB6) or a set of 17*8" GMAX (style M168).
Wheel offset that will come on these wheels will be 38mm if my memory is correct. The OEM wheels (in the 18") has a 53mm offset. There is no clearance problems with this set up when using 245/70/17" rubber. I also read on this forum others have fitted other sized rubber with bigger overall diameter without any real problems (apart from some minor rubbing)
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 12th Jan 2007 1:21 am |
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DiscoAtom
Member Since: 28 Sep 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 142
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Your best bet would be to buy aftermarket rims. Performance Wheels have some mag wheels and you may be able to get a steel rim from Dynamic Wheels. See other wheel and tyre threads in this forum.
2nd hand OEM 17" are as common as hen's teeth.
[/url] '06 Disco 3 TDV6 SE Buckingham Blue
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| 12th Jan 2007 1:23 am |
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davo
Member Since: 09 Jan 2007
Location: sydney
Posts: 36
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That was quick.
Many thanks.
I have followed the lead for BBS and G.Max.
They are is a lot less expensive than $1100+ per LR orginal wheel.
Happy trails
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| 12th Jan 2007 2:38 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Davo,
I was told by my dealer not to go a different diameter to the delivered one; as this would upset the DSC, Traction Control, etc. Others may have empirical knowledge that will over-rule this.
Regards
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 16th Jan 2007 2:24 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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The dealer will always advise against changes to standard - that's what they do... there are however many people that are running non-standard sizes, as well as many other mod's, without issue.
Have fun!
cheers,
Simon
(looking at 32" AT tyres to replace the standard OEM eqt asap) D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier  ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 16th Jan 2007 4:28 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
Posts: 812
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RED DISCO wrote:Davo,
I was told by my dealer not to go a different diameter to the delivered one; as this would upset the DSC, Traction Control, etc. Others may have empirical knowledge that will over-rule this.
Regards
David.
David,
I run slightly larger overall diameter tyres than the original Wranglers by 0.5" without any noticable problems with the D3 systems. Others have been running up to 1.5" larger than standard and they have not reported any problems.
If you are not sure don't take the Dealer's comments for gospel, ask on here and see what others think. There is a lot of knowledge on this Forum which is pretty accurate.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 16th Jan 2007 4:54 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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Chris,
Thanks. I thought as much. I was going to give the Coopers a go next change.
I've gone backwards when I've wanted to go forward before. Let down by shoes.
Regards,
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 16th Jan 2007 7:12 am |
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TDV6
Member Since: 23 Apr 2006
Location: Queensland or there abouts
Posts: 96
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The car has to conform to the Australian Design Rules, which I think allow an increase in tyre diameter of 15mm over manufacturers fitment, so it must not affect the DSC etc or they couldn’t sell the car here.
If you use the 265/60R18 Coopers HP+ you will be within the law, which is my main concern. I do not want to give an insurance company any chance to wiggle out of any claim I may make.
As posted elsewhere in this forum there is a link to 17" Steel Rims at a cost of approx $125, I dont know what nuts are required, but it may well be standard Toyota nuts at 14x1.5mm threads. http://www.dynamictyres.com.au/html/s02_ar..._top_id=55
Regards,
TDV6
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| 16th Jan 2007 7:27 am |
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away
Member Since: 18 Nov 2006
Location: Cossack
Posts: 111
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RED DISCO wrote:Davo,
I was told by my dealer not to go a different diameter to the delivered one; as this would upset the DSC, Traction Control, etc. Others may have empirical knowledge that will over-rule this.
Regards
David.
My dealer took the 18's off, put on 17's from an "S" model and fitted 265/70R17 BFG's for me at the time of delivery. He said they'd done a few like that and he didn't warn me about any issues with DSC, TC etc. D4: Expedition Rack, 104 Litre Long Range Tank, Raised Air Intake
D3: Every bloomin' thing but the kitchen sink
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| 18th Jan 2007 4:29 am |
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