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Sandlover
 


Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: Windhoek
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South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
New 17" rim

I require a new 17" rim for my TDV6 S, preferably the original as I believe the aftermarket types need to consider space for the brakes (or something like that). Although I live in Namibia, I can arrange for collection in Cape Town with minimal fuss.

This is a remarkable vehicle making idiots like me look competent off-road.  
Post #23658021st Dec 2007 2:42 pm
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

If you want an OE rim - I'm sure your local dealer will be able to help you out  
Post #23661821st Dec 2007 6:04 pm
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Sandlover
 


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South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Guys, I'm getting desperate. Big Cry

I cannot justify paying R4700 Evil or Very Mad for one 17" wheel rim which is what I'm being quoted for an OE rim.  
Post #28730616th Apr 2008 7:37 am
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heine
 


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FWIW BMW X5 rims also fit  
Post #28735916th Apr 2008 9:12 am
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Rencolyn
 


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South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Atacama SandDiscovery 3

I have a new 245/65/17 Wrangler tyre on a new original Jeep Grand Cherokee Ali rim. I have just checked the bolt holes, they seem the same. Not sure about an actual fit re brakes etc. If it will fit I may be interested in selling it. Check with your Jeep buddies / agent if it will fit. I can only check my side in 2 weeks time. Ren Colyn
TDV6 HSE  
Post #28739416th Apr 2008 10:01 am
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Sandlover
 


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Aha Heine! Thank you. Bow down Bow down

I have seen some X5 rims on eBay in the States and the older ones even look exactly the same as my rims. I will let you know.  
Post #28835618th Apr 2008 7:04 am
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heine
 


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Just watch the load rating - some of the non OE ones are a bit low  
Post #28836018th Apr 2008 7:09 am
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Rencolyn
 


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Just checked the Jeep rim on my D3..... My measurements were close, very close, but alas, just does not fit the studs. Ren Colyn
TDV6 HSE  
Post #28839618th Apr 2008 8:26 am
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heine
 


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How could you even consider putting anything jeep related on a D3 Twisted Evil  
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Rencolyn
 


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As a 2nd spare, stuck in the outback, I would even use a wheel from an ox wagon if it fitted! Idea Ren Colyn
TDV6 HSE  
Post #28842718th Apr 2008 9:48 am
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heine
 


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Fair enough Thumbs Up  
Post #28843618th Apr 2008 10:08 am
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Sandlover
 


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I'm still not so sure about this even though there are a lot of BMW rims available (they tend to crash more than Landi owners Whistle ).

The technical specs I have for the 17" S model wheel rims are as follows:

Pattern: 5 lug
Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD): 120 mm
Offset: 53P (I think the P means 'positive' which indicates that the offset is further away from the brake calipers) roughly 165mm.

The BMW rims appear to have an offset in the range of 35?

I've decided that I'm taking the tyre only with on my trip and hope nothing untoward happens until I get the OE rim.

Thanks for all the advice.  
Post #2946142nd May 2008 10:34 am
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Jonty
 


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The D3 is a heavy beast, make sure the load rating is ok on whatever rim you buy.  
Post #2947082nd May 2008 1:26 pm
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heine
 


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[quote="Sandlover
The BMW rims appear to have an offset in the range of 35?

[/quote]

I've had a look and the distance between the brake calipers is definitely less on the X5 rims , but I've not had any problems other that I once had a balancing weight pulled off (it was on the inside of the rim) in thick mud  
Post #2955105th May 2008 7:11 am
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