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well done..
They specify an offset of 53mm though, same as OEM57 RRS TDV8
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6th Aug 2009 3:41 pm
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Ken wrote:
Sorry bad advice
Should I get a set of 5mm as well then? Just in case the 9.5mm doesn't allow enough thread?57 RRS TDV8
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6th Aug 2009 4:26 pm
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DiscoDunc wrote:
if one side has clearence and the other side doesnt. surely there is something fundementally wrong here
has it been in an accident ?
I've just carried out an accident check on it's reg. Nothing in the insurers database regarding a major claim on it.57 RRS TDV8
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6th Aug 2009 4:31 pm
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AWD man wrote:
Ken wrote:
Sorry bad advice
Should I get a set of 5mm as well then? Just in case the 9.5mm doesn't allow enough thread?
I'd get larger ones from TBR
6th Aug 2009 4:39 pm
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Very nice..unfortunatly my budget doesn't allow for those!57 RRS TDV8
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6th Aug 2009 4:44 pm
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Special offer on a set of four 295/45x20 General UHP's fitted on 20" Stormers (1050 kgs) for collection only. £1035.00 inc VAT.
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7th Aug 2009 9:56 am
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I'll keep that in mind Andy..
Going to explore some other avenues first (have 2 weeks to return the grabbers to mytyres.co.uk)57 RRS TDV8
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7th Aug 2009 10:33 am
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A quick pic with the current Coninental 275/45/20's
The inner rim is sooo close to the arm and the extra height of the grabbers brings it onto the joint.
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and Ron's
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I've also just spoken to Yeovil LR (very helpful) and if these wheels are not LR then they're a bloody close match.
I've found the serial number on the back of one of the spokes, just need to find the LR stamp (unable to quite see it with wheel on).
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7th Aug 2009 10:53 am
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I think if i was you i would be booking my car car into a dealer (probably Yeovil given your location) to get the components and suspension geometry fully investigated as something seems not right here, maybe even dangerously so And i would want to be sure the vehicle i carry my family in is 100% safe I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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7th Aug 2009 10:59 am
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TH Whites in Wootton Bassett is my local LR stealer (Yeovil's a fare way away... 2 hours?)57 RRS TDV8
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7th Aug 2009 11:06 am
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I didn't necessarily mean the nearest stealer, but the one you can trust to advise you properly. If you trust your local dealer then no problems I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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7th Aug 2009 11:08 am
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You need to note that when comaring the gap to upright between your D3 and mine, they are different wheels!
ie V spokes versus Stormers.
You will see in the enlarged pic from my avatar, that my front wheel sits more proud than the V Spoke.
It's that that equates to the difference in gap.
I'd be more concerned in the comparatives between other V spokes with Grabbers.
Reckon you should pm Discocuzzy for his take on the clearance he had with the 295 Grabbers and V spokes.
Yours
Mine
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7th Aug 2009 11:14 am
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Indeed Ron good point, they do look a greater offset don't they..
(Just had confirmation from ex owner, genuine LR alloys bought from dealership)57 RRS TDV8
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7th Aug 2009 11:20 am
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I feel that Discocuzzy is key to the answer on this.
If I happened to pick him up wrong and he didn't fit the Grabbers [though I don't think I did pick him up wrong], then I know of nobody else who has fitted that size to their V spokes.
7th Aug 2009 11:27 am
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I've just pm'd discocussy... that'll take a day or 2 to send (why is that?)57 RRS TDV8
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