Member Since: 11 Jun 2009
Location: essex
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900 kg rating ? or 1050 kg ?
HELP . want some stormers but can only find 900 kg rating , will these be ok ?
done lots of searches and cant seem to find a definative answer ?
i will only be doing a tiny bit of green laning , no serious off roading so 4 wheels will always be on the deck ?
cheers chaps
22nd Jun 2009 1:41 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Genuine LR stormers (as are all RRS alloys) are only rated at 900kg. I've run both 19" RRS alloys and Stormers at 900kg without any problems, as I've always taken the view that the tyre is the weaker link, so have made sure these have been 111 rated.
D3 alloys are rated at 940kg, so 900kg isn't that far off.
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22nd Jun 2009 2:57 pm
Shrinky
Member Since: 05 Jul 2007
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Mine are 900kg rating from DGT and they are fine. Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
22nd Jun 2009 3:03 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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Shirinky
I'm not trying to be antagonistic here so please don't misinterpret this but have you got something in writing from your insurers stating that they are happy with what are technically underspecced wheels.
Just intrigued by what view different insurers are taking on this I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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22nd Jun 2009 3:31 pm
NCTT
Member Since: 11 Jun 2009
Location: essex
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yea , hearing you both but tbh id rather be over 940 than under ?
basically they are rated 940 for a reason ?
i know there are people that have used 900,s with no probs but i think id rather try ang get my mitts on some 1050s
thanks vm anyway chaps
22nd Jun 2009 3:31 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Ok - so just to add to the confusion, here in the UK, the minimum tyre spec is 111 (1090kg), but in Oz, for the same car its 109 (1030kg), a difference of 60kg, so more than the difference in wheel weight ratings being discussed here.
Your call at the end of the day
SJR - as 20's aren't standard, weight rating doesn't come into the conversation, its the fact you've non-standard rims that's more of an issue. NFU wanted another 10% on the premium. Flux didnt add anything, but did want them "listed" as being fitted.
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Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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22nd Jun 2009 3:53 pm
NCTT
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Location: essex
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think ill sit tight and wait for some 1050,s to appear
thanks anyway chaps
22nd Jun 2009 4:14 pm
SJR
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Cheers al I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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22nd Jun 2009 4:29 pm
Shrinky
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Had mine on for over a year. They haven't dissintegrated yet. SJR I have told my insurers nothing
Find out if I have an accident I suppose when they don't pay up Global Warming.... I'm luvvin it
22nd Jun 2009 4:37 pm
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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I only ask as when i was looking to put larger wheels on mine, my insurer (Direct Line) wanted to impose a significant %age hike on the premium to cover the change in specification, and they wanted all sorts of assurances with regard to Origin, weight etc.
edit: i don't like parting with more money, but fully understand their reasons I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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but have you got something in writing from your insurers stating that they are happy with what are technically underspecced wheels.
SJR I have told my insurers nothing 
