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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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Just a word of caution Googsy make sure you don’t have any clearance issues with the 295/45’s.
When I first put the Stormers on my RRS, I went for 295/45 Pirellis, but found that they were rubbing the suspension at the top of the rim & promptly removed the wheels for safety reasons.
I swapped out the tyres for the LR prescribed 275/40’s & had no further clearance issues.
Now I know that my experience was with a RRS rather than a D3, but my understanding, is that both vehicles share the same chassis / suspension set up !! ??
However, I believe that the problems I experienced were down to the fact that my Stormers are genuine LR wheels, whereas copy rims, by a third party manufacturer seem to have a slighter greater offset, thereby giving a bit more clearance, allowing the fitment of 295/45’s
Also, if you want to check what a different size tyre does to your rolling radius, or other measurement changes, have a look at this tyre size calculator……
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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 10th Dec 2007 7:02 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Googsy, you can always try my dealer for a quote on wheels and tyres
He's based in Essex and he does ship.
contact Devon at DGT International 0870 7000331 ..mention me!
also at www.dgt-international.com
[be aware it's a bling site] ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:03 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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 thanks Zeb- would have bought yours only for tyre rating! Googsy
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:03 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
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ronp wrote:Googsy, you can always try my dealer for a quote on wheels and tyres
He's based in Essex and he does ship.
contact Devon at DGT International 0870 7000331 ..mention me!
also at www.dgt-international.com
[be aware it's a bling site]
Thanks Ronp will try him! Does he know you as Ronp? very blingy Googsy
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:04 pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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If you get the same wheel as the ones I've got, there are no issues whatsoever on rubbing.
You just need to be aware that other companies 'take' on a Stormer may not have as much off set, then you may have issues as described by Zeb.
edit - knows me as Ron
just recently got my [off road] Cooper STT's from him. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:07 pm |
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zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: The Magic Roundabout
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That's no problem Googsy
They're in the shed if you ever want them.
With regard to tyres..........
A mate of mine has a set each of 295/45 110 20 Pirelli Scorpion Zero & 295/45 114 20 Conti Contact Sport 4X4 in stock & would do a good deal for anyone who wanted them
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:09 pm |
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cheddarwards
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: Somerset
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Googsy
I also bought Stormers from Devon @ DGT (after a recomendation from Ronp), he's a top man & will get you the wheels & tyres in no time. If you want the price i paid for the wheels & tyres send me a pm.
I look at pictures of my car with the old 19's & in my opinion it looks unfinished.
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:11 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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cheddarwards wrote:Googsy
I also bought Stormers from Devon @ DGT (after a recomendation from Ronp), he's a top man & will get you the wheels & tyres in no time. If you want the price i paid for the wheels & tyres send me a pm.
I look at pictures of my car with the old 19's & in my opinion it looks unfinished.
pm sent! Googsy
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| 10th Dec 2007 7:27 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10355
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I ran the RRS supercharger 20's (genuine LR) (the "other" style 20's, not stormers), and I dont think 295/45's would have worked on those. It was damn close with 275/45s, so it does look like its wheel style dependant.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 11th Dec 2007 10:13 am |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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Right I have ordered the 275 45r 20s General Grabber UHPS. Works out the same as ordering from the UK and I have added peace of mind as its a local fitter etc all for 1400 Euro. Still not entirely happy with 110 rating but thanks to Barrgs formula should be all ok. Thanks all for your help!
Cheers
Googsy Googsy
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| 11th Dec 2007 11:44 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10355
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Another tip
If you look in the handbook (certainly for UK spec) , it recommends minimum 111 tyre rating. If you look at th bottom of the drivers door, you have a tyre pressure label. On the Aus spec D3, this label is different, giving a minimum tyre rating of 109, and LR wont tell me why its different for OZ.
I did contemplate getting the label (nick @ yeovil was ordering one for me), I have the OZ label p/number (RTC500310), such that if questioned, you could point to the LR label on your dooor with the 109 spec info.
not really devious am I?
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 11th Dec 2007 11:50 am |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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Googsy
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| 11th Dec 2007 11:54 am |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
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Glad you're sorted Googsy.
Need some pics when fitted.
[and your thoughts on the Grabbers].
...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 11th Dec 2007 12:00 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Quote:( BTW do Eastway do Grabber UHP's now ?)
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| 11th Dec 2007 12:10 pm |
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Googsy
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Celbridge, Co Kildare.
Posts: 853
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Pictures of me naked with Discowex Grabbing my UHPs? 
Will do expect to have them Friday! Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
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| 11th Dec 2007 12:27 pm |
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