Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: west yorkshire
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Land Rover approved used tyres policy
I am picking up my Discovery tomorrow which is less than 3 years old. I have been told the vehicle has been fitted with 4 new tyres as part of the approved used scheme - great! The not so great part is the dealer has chosen to fit a budget Nexen tyre which I am not over happy with. I would never fit budget tyres by choice when I replace tyres.
I have raised this issue with dealer and they are saying that there is no guidelines to what should be fitted. My argument is they'd not fit non genuine parts on the vehicle so why should tyres be any different.
Unfortunately train ticket is booked and it's very much a seller's market for D4 at the moment.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
5th Nov 2017 4:20 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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They've fitted them coz the are cheap for them, but there is no such thing as a "genuine part" for tyres. I've seen some weird and wonderful combos on cars sitting in front of dealers, some within spec and lots out of spec. The Nexen are supposed to be pretty rubbish, try and haggle a discount, change them for decent tyres and flog them here or on eBay.
5th Nov 2017 4:28 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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Perhaps worth pointing out that Nexen aren't a factory fit tyre, might help ?
5th Nov 2017 4:34 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
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Had this recently with a 2016 Mini JCW. 3 Dunlops and one Pirelli
Mini recommendation is black and round with a min 3mm tread remaining for its approved used scheme.
That's fine but it somewhat contradicts their own guidance to the owner which recommends a single tread compound for all four tyres from a single tyre manufacturers to avoid unpredictable handling behaviour.
Mini's stance was that they are not responsible for what a previous owner fitted even though it was bought by them and sold on and anyway didn't I check the vehicle before I bought it. Sorry didn't expect mix and match tyres.
Its the hypocritical nature that annoys me.
5th Nov 2017 4:35 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
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Quote:
Mini's stance was that they are not responsible for what a previous owner fitted
Agreed, but as it was the Dealership that fitted them, you would have thought they would have fitted the same tyres as it left the factory with ?
5th Nov 2017 4:37 pm
ginjeremy
Member Since: 09 Jan 2011
Location: west yorkshire
Posts: 160
I'm pretty sure Land Rover do not list Nexen as one of their approved tyre manufacturers to keep a vehicle in original condition. Running that value of car on budget tyres does not sit comfortable with me.
Recently bought my wife a new car from non franchise dealer and they changed front tyres like for like with no quibble.
5th Nov 2017 4:41 pm
Buckster
Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Hampshire
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I wouldn’t be buying a used approved car with 4 new ditch finders on it 2003 BMW M5- 5 Litres of V8 Optimax Slurping Goodness in Carbon Black
2013 RRS SDV6 HSE Black Edition- Orkney Grey with Ebony & Ivory. LR Facelift RAI, Genuine G4 Expo Rack, 4x Warn Spotlights, Warn 9.5 XPS Winch, Mantec Underbody Protection, Full Easylift Suspension, LightForce HTX 230 Spot Lights, LR Light Guards, 18” Compomotive PD1881 on 265/65/18 BF Goodrich KO2, Brembos Calipers, ARB Fridge, Tuff trek awning.
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5th Nov 2017 4:41 pm
pjm-84
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2406
Dealership said it was to an Approved standard so
Mini confirmed it was to an Approved standard so
Not worried about the cost of the tyre it was just the principle.
5th Nov 2017 4:43 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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The princiipal is somewhat annoying.
They would' br first to reject a warranty claim
5th Nov 2017 4:59 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
surely should be same as factory fit...got an idea there is a list of approved tyres in the manual
5th Nov 2017 5:00 pm
markate
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Location: England
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Had Nexens on two audi quattros and they go around corners a lot faster than a disco, I know theres a weight difference between the cars, have you checked the load rating on the Nexens?
5th Nov 2017 5:29 pm
ginjeremy
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Location: west yorkshire
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5th Nov 2017 6:14 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
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Ask the dealership to put in writing that the tyres are up to spec and won't have any future warranty issues with them.Just remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic
5th Nov 2017 6:26 pm
chugga90
Member Since: 13 Aug 2014
Location: Buckinghamshire
Posts: 433
I would say tyres are the least of your worries with approved used.
My one is on its third visit tomorrow to fix stuf. They did not inspect correctly before sale.
I still await a sensible answer from JLR, who actually ensures the process is carried out and not left to end user to get it all fixed under the warranty.
I also have four budget tyres on mine!Discovery commercial tdv6 auto 2013
Volkswagen t6 lwb Kombi dsg 4motion 2018
Volkswagen t5.1 lwb single cab tipper 2013
Discovery commercial sdv6 auto 2014 gone and not really missed.
Range Rover Tdv8 gone
Freelander 2 I6 very sadly gone
VW t5 Dsg gone and missed
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