Member Since: 24 May 2020
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 35
2014 D4 7 seater spare wheel options?
Hi, can I temporarily put a full size spare wheel under the car for when I go abroad with the caravan in tow? I know it will reduce off road departure angle but a proper spare would be preferable. Also can I fit a spare wheel protector particularly to the small/temporary spare? Thanks.
i'd be surprised if a full-size spare affects departure angle ... and even more surprised if anyone would steal a skinny spare. just my opinion.
get a wheel protector off RLD in any case..
Dean
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20th Jul 2020 9:42 pm
Iguana
Member Since: 14 Oct 2013
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Yes to both, many on here including me have permanently done away with the space saver for a full size spare. Done so on 2 x D3 and a 2015 D4
So I'd get hold of a full size spare and keep it permanently with a spare wheel protectorIggy/Ieuan
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20th Jul 2020 9:44 pm
4play
Member Since: 24 May 2020
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 35
Spare wheels.
Ok guys thanks that’s great. Because mine is a 7 seater and had a space saver I thought that a full size spare would be lower than a normal 5 seater but perhaps it’s just a cost/weight saving. Will procure a full size 19” alloy and protector.
20th Jul 2020 10:04 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
It’s a cost saving thing mostly, I think. After all, the LR alloys do cost something as new. In some markets the full size came as part of a package (at least USA HD package and in Scandinavia the commercial 2-seater had it like that).
20th Jul 2020 10:22 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2889
Post in the wanted section for the style you want, there is always someone here with too many alloys - it is a Discovery owner thing.... Must stop buying shiny toys....
20th Jul 2020 10:28 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
Indeed - I’ve purchased rims from here with great success. Also I got rid of 4 D3 19” HSE alloys and tires yesterday
20th Jul 2020 10:31 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
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I rest my case your honour.... Must stop buying shiny toys....
20th Jul 2020 10:32 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
Not to make it a brexit thread but that’ll put an end to us Europeans easily shopping used LR kit from UK
20th Jul 2020 10:40 pm
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2889
Ah... the real Crux of Brexit - stopping foreigners coming over to the UK and buying up all of our cheap supply Land Rover Spare Parts
Nigel Farage is a "Secret Wheel Hoarder" too!! Must stop buying shiny toys....
20th Jul 2020 10:49 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 10 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6753
The secret is out now
20th Jul 2020 11:02 pm
robpenrose
Member Since: 12 Jan 2016
Location: Surrey / SW London
Posts: 2138
I always carry a full size.
No chance I would be relying on the space saver.
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21st Jul 2020 5:42 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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I’ve never been stuck because of a full sized spare. You’d tear your bumper off first, as I almost did a few times. The space saver doesn’t save any space, just increases LR’s profit margin. Madness to rely on the skinny spare. A single wheel & good tyre can be picked up cheaply here and on Fleabay, just remember to fit an Uncle Ray’s Protection Plate in case some pond life decides to steal it.
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