Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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RichardK wrote:
I've just fitted 265/70R17 BFG A/t's but as Chris said I can't fit the spare under the car even by taking out the exhaust shield. Not a problem though, I am very happy with the extra clearance and performance off road.
Just gotta wait for the RWC's to hit the market.
As promised pics of the wheels:
Above 2 pics with the suspension on High
Above 2 with suspension on Normal Height
17th Apr 2006 12:22 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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Looks good! Who's is the pink house? Yours? Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
17th Apr 2006 2:30 pm
RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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DO any of you Disco 3 owners live in Melbourne, Vic, Australia?
I am looking at a source of rear wheel carriers that will not require a whole new rear bumper (like the Kaymar D2 wheel carrier), but is more like the L'cruiser carrier that you can get to fit onto the original bumper.
We need a guinea pig in Melbourne - we'd do a deal, and request some cooperation around helping us market/demo...
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17th Apr 2006 11:09 pm
grommet
Member Since: 15 Feb 2005
Location: Northern California
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British Pacific here in the states imports a tire carrier from Israel... a company called Rasta I think. (You can ask British Pacific for more info.)
Personally, I put the spare on a roof rack when running off-road tires that don't fit in the normal location. Some tires can fit in the standard location mostly deflated, too. Air pumps are your friend.
DO any of you Disco 3 owners live in Melbourne, Vic, Australia?
Simon,
Yes I do live locally to you.
I'm not that interested in rear wheel carriers. They serve a useful purpose but I think that anything you end up coming up with needs to comply to vehicle regulations.
Which part of Melbourne you from BTW?
Chris2011 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
I know of 2 other D3's which I've done a few trips with but none are needing a rear wheel carrier yet.
BTW, the Service Centre at my Dealer asked me a couple of weeks back if I was interested in a rear wheel carrier. Someone he knew was looking at importing them.
I'll send you a PM and give you the contact and maybe you can have a chat to find out more.
Chris2011 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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18th Apr 2006 5:17 am
disco4x4au
Member Since: 19 Jan 2006
Location: Perth
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I'm interested!! But I'm in Perth
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18th Apr 2006 5:18 am
RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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I'm interested too Chris.Have a nice day!
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19th Apr 2006 12:41 pm
Nomad
Member Since: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 15
By the way 285/60/R18's DO fit in the spair tire carrier under the truck. You have to air it down to 5 psi but it does work.
Nomad
20th Apr 2006 4:32 pm
RichardK
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
Posts: 295
I am led to believe though the tow attachment makes contact with the spare in this case and would probably damage the tyre. Also means a compressor would need to be part of the kit
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