Jb_dude
Member Since: 28 May 2021
Location: Peaks
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I have a D4 2015 with a genuine alloy wheel spare. It doesn’t look possible to use one of the metal covers that are popular as the wheel sits face down, so no cavity. What alternative is there to protect that retaining cable and wheel from dirt? I see in the disco 5 there is a flat disc protection.Does anyone know if that fits a 4? There is a large hole in the middle. Otherwise I’m looking for a good plastic disc of some sort? Ideas?
Thanks.
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 9th Jul 2021 9:30 am |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
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You just need Uncle Ray's ad-blu version. User RLD on here ... drop him a PM. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer  ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 9th Jul 2021 9:35 am |
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markate
Member Since: 17 Sep 2011
Location: England
Posts: 705
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Uncle Ray who is on here makes one for wheels that face down.
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| 9th Jul 2021 9:35 am |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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looks like you got adblue car...so need adblue device....uncle ray the man on here....get one dont risk it...
they just dont nick the wheel they phook the winch doing it.....many money to sort it PS
SAME WITH DETACHABLE TOWBAR...dont LEAVE IT ON..IT WILL VANISH
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| 9th Jul 2021 11:06 pm |
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Jb_dude
Member Since: 28 May 2021
Location: Peaks
Posts: 20
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Hi thanks for the replies. Before spending £100 on one of Ray’s, I just wanted to check why I cannot just use the disco 5 protection plate? These seem to be around £30. My car Is NOT adblue and having now removed the spare wheel I’m baffled why it’s been installed face down. Why can I not just install it face up with the disco 5 plate inside the wheel on the outside facing down. Seems to solve my problem with less expense? Or am I missing something. Is this feasible?
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| 13th Jul 2021 8:53 pm |
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Hardware
Member Since: 28 Jun 2016
Location: Hiding under the M60
Posts: 13041
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If your car isn't Ad-blu then you are right, the wheel is just upside down.
The D5 type plate is just a dust cover as far as I am aware ... doesn't really prevent theft. Paint it the right colour and it might look the part enough to make the scrotes move on to next Disco.
RLD protectors do come up for sale on here frequently so worth checking the for sale section. yes, they can get a bit manky but a good rub down and a coat of Hammerite and they're good to go, so don't be put off if offerings aren't pristine. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
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| 13th Jul 2021 9:15 pm |
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TigerRecovery
Member Since: 31 May 2017
Location: Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk
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I’ve one of the standard D4 ones from Uncle Ray available. 1972 Range Rover Classic 2 door V8
2013 Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - SCRAPPED
2016 Land Rover Discovery 4 Landmark
2022 Volvo XC40 T5 PHEV 282HP FWD 3 cylinder!
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| 13th Jul 2021 10:11 pm |
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ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
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If all you want is a protector to protect the cable and wheel from dirt/stone chips then the protection disc will do the job.
Uncle Ray's RLD Protector will also protect the cable and wheel but more importantly will stop  scroates stealing your full spare wheel - that's why I got one, unfortunately after said scroates had nicked my full sized spare wheel  Uncle Ray's spare wheel protector
Limo Tint
Blackvue front & rear dashcam
Cruise control switch pack
Bodsy's remote for FBH
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| 15th Jul 2021 10:44 am |
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Jb_dude
Member Since: 28 May 2021
Location: Peaks
Posts: 20
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So I did just buy the D5 OEM steel plate. Fits like a charm inside my alloy spare and I’ve inserted it face up now into the car. I wonder why it was face down since I bought it. It is not adblue.
Anyway for others, it’s a LR112834 part and protects the cable well. £30.
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| 18th Jul 2021 9:32 pm |
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leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
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If you believe that the LR D5 spare wheel protection plate will prevent your spare wheel being stolen I wish you good luck!
When I inspected the LR of a D5 spare wheel protector it was a good job I was already on the floor as I RFLMAO. The salesman could not understand why I was laughing so much.
My advice would be to buy a proper spare wheel protector made by Uncle Ray
Brendan
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| 18th Jul 2021 10:12 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
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non ad blue does it matter a toss which way up it hangs...the winch will do either....face down would leave wheel exposed to damage
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| 18th Jul 2021 10:59 pm |
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Jb_dude
Member Since: 28 May 2021
Location: Peaks
Posts: 20
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leeds wrote:If you believe that the LR D5 spare wheel protection plate will prevent your spare wheel being stolen I wish you good luck!
When I inspected the LR of a D5 spare wheel protector it was a good job I was already on the floor as I RFLMAO. The salesman could not understand why I was laughing so much.
My advice would be to buy a proper spare wheel protector made by Uncle Ray
Brendan
Well it’s a steel plate in the same guise as Ray. I’m not talking about the plastic one.
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| 19th Jul 2021 7:37 am |
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leeds
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 4316
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Being steel is about the only thing in common between the LR and the RLD one.
The RLD one protects the end of the winch cable whereas the LR leaves it expose to attack which is why I was ROFLMAO when I saw the LR version.
Do NOT get confused between the RLD D4 with adblue version which requires LR tyre guard part number LR078960 with the LR D5 non protection plate. That fits in an entirely different manner
Brendan
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| 19th Jul 2021 9:38 am |
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