Member Since: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Canberra
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The other option is the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armour (assuming you need 265 X 60 x 18). They are supposed to be one of the strongest on the market. Has anyone used them? I'm due for new rubber in about 5k.
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31st Mar 2008 9:57 am
DiscoStu
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I think silent armours are about 18mm oversize.“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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31st Mar 2008 9:36 pm
Disco Stu
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DOH! I didn't know there was another disco stu!! gunna havda change my name I think.
carver 3 - I was told that the silent armours are within the 15mm range and load rated at 109 so are legal - but not OK if you plan to drive over 220kmh (outside speed rating Im told) - not that my disco would go that fast, specially with my wife in it.
... oops here she is 2006 HSE TDV6
1st Apr 2008 5:43 am
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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Disco Stu wrote:
but not OK if you plan to drive over 220kmh (outside speed rating Im told) - not that my disco would go that fast, specially with my wife in it.
... oops here she is
My Disco might go that fast but only if SWMBO was driving. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
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D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
1st Apr 2008 5:50 am
neophyteguy
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I had a dream the other night mine was going just slightly faster than that..........hated waking up!Picked up my new MY08 Stornaway TDV6 SE late Feb. FULLY STOKED! Thanks in advance for all the advice/tips you guys have shared on here!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1st Apr 2008 7:17 am
evan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2007
Location: Bribie Island, Queensland
Posts: 28
When you say 'oversize', is there maximum size for the Disc 3 and what is it?
When you say 'oversize', is there maximum size for the Disc 3 and what is it?
Thanks
They are referring to the legally allowed increase in overall wheel diameter. In states like Victoria Vicroads only permit an increase of 15mm OD to what is stated by the manufacturer. For the OEM 18" tyre fitted to D3's that is 763mm (30") OD and 15mm on top of that would be 778mmOB (30.6"). So you need to find a tyre with OD no bigger than 778mm otherwise you will be illegal and more importantly your insurance could be voided by your insurancer. Also load rating and speed rating is an important factor to also take into account when looking at repalcement tyres.
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2nd Apr 2008 1:47 am
Desert Traveller
Member Since: 06 Aug 2006
Location: The Gabba - QLD
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From QLD transport regulations regarding tyres.
Quote:
Speed and load ratings
The speed rating of all tyres must be:
• a speed of at least:
for an off-road passenger vehicle – 140km/h
for another car (sedan, station wagon etc.)
up to nine adult seating positions or a car
derivative – 180km/h
for another motor vehicle – 120km/h
• the vehicle’s top speed, if lower.
Load ratings of tyres must be at least equal to those
specified by the manufacturer on the tyre placard fitted
to vehicles made after 1972. For other vehicles, the load
rating of a tyre must be capable of carrying the part of
the vehicle’s gross mass carried by the tyre.
Quote:
The rim diameter may be varied from the standard size
but the overall diameter of the tyre must not vary by
more than +15mm or -26mm.
I hope this clears up the Qld regulations, other states do vary.
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2nd Apr 2008 2:34 am
evan
Member Since: 17 Jun 2007
Location: Bribie Island, Queensland
Posts: 28
Thanks for the ino.
Desert Traveller - Where do you find the Discovery 3 minimum - I couldn't find it in the manual
5th Apr 2008 2:29 am
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Location: Bundaleer
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tyre placard, drivers side door lower rhs
5th Apr 2008 4:12 am
caverD3
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Location: Oberon, NSW
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“There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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