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Front snow chain clearance
Practiced putting on some Pewag Snow chains for the D3 front and back before winter hits. Checked the inside clearance for the front and its about 5mm. I think that this might be OK. What do you reckon, should I play safe and get spacers?There's one wheel on my wagon, but i'm still rollin' along, it's the cherokee, they're after me, but I'm singing a happy song
7th Sep 2008 2:06 am
andym
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it is unnerving I had similar experience although didnt have to put them on in the Alps last year. I asked dealer about spacers what are they was the reply. Im looking to part ex them for one of the attachments that run around the centre of the wheel. I have no confidence in my chain fitting ability and any slack may mean something gets snagged !
12th Sep 2008 12:10 am
TallPaul
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Can I ask what chains you guys are using, and what size wheels you have?
14th Sep 2008 9:38 pm
mick
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I use the RUD chains on standard 18" rims with no problems.
14th Sep 2008 9:43 pm
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Do you remember what is the symbol of those RUD chains
I guess there are many different types for the same wheel size D3 XS Manual - gone
14th Sep 2008 11:25 pm
TallPaul
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Our HSE has the 19" wheels, so would be interested to hear from anyone who can recommend chains that fit well to this size?
15th Sep 2008 9:34 am
ringoosmeg
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Location: Shropshire
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Im looking at taking my D3 up the Alps next year, obviously Ill need a set of chains...Ive looked at using the weissenfal socks, but as yet they are not legal in the Alps, so the question is (my car running on standard 255/18"), what is the best recommended chain to use, if RUD etc, what varient?
I dont want to fit any spacers as this may cause warranty issues (stressed bearings etc).
I may even go down the buying from a LR dealer (Nick any chance of a quote?), and that way Im covered if they cause a problem....genuine items and all that.
Any help is appriciated.
Cheers
ringo
15th Sep 2008 11:22 am
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TallPaul wrote:
Our HSE has the 19" wheels, so would be interested to hear from anyone who can recommend chains that fit well to this size?
I too would welcome recommendations for chains that work OK on the 19" HSE wheels?2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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15th Sep 2008 11:28 am
Ken
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Got some Pewags & Spacers for sale for both Front & Rear Wheels
15th Sep 2008 11:50 am
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Kens will fit the 18's, but not sure about the 19s. Crews, you shoudl lookup Axl as he had some excellent chains for his 19's withoiut spacers.
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Paul, Spacers are bolted onto the hub, then the wheels bolted onto the spacers. Once you've done a bit of driving on them, best to take the wheel off & check the spacers are still tight (don't forget your torque wrench!). Ask DiscoDunc about his Just DON'T put copperslip on them!Bodsys Brake Bible
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15th Sep 2008 1:38 pm
ringoosmeg
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Bodsy,
whilst I take the point on the wheel spacers, I do get worried about fitting components to the ends of axles and their associated bearings, I work within an industry that is very tight (pardon the pun) on bearings, and putting this type of extra loading through them without prequalification would be a no no.
I wouldnt be so worried if it were a Defender that was used off road at relatively slow speed, but a D3 at motorway speeds to the Alps etc.....mmmm.
Regards
R
15th Sep 2008 2:06 pm
crews control
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Thanks Bodsy, will do.
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ms with no problems.
Just DON'T put copperslip on them!
