J T
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Hi,
Bit of advice needed please.
Just changed from my base model 17'' alloy's, to some 18'' RR sport wheels...@ 255 x 55 x 18
My spare is still the 235 x 70 x 17. If I have to use the spare, will it cause problems being overall slightly bigger?
Thanks. http://www.island-weather.co.uk
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 7th Jul 2006 6:32 pm |
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DG
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Hi JT ...how do they look  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2006 6:38 pm |
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DG
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Excellent
Well the smaller wheel will want to rotate ever so slightly faster than the others but as I'm sure TFC will confirm the suspension should sort out the difference for you enough for short term use. Obviously I would recommend that you get the 18" repaired asap and take speed and handling into consideration. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2006 6:50 pm |
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10forcash
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basically no different to using a 'space saver' spare but without the stupid (can't spell ridiculous  ) speed restriction...
the suspension won't sort out any difference in diameter, the sensors only measure wishbone - to - chassis differences, not absolute height, therefore, one corner will be slightly lower whilst you're using the spare although I think you'd be hard pushed to notice on road...
also note that the speedo may be slightly out - check against the GPS speed signal to get a measure on it
Echo DG, just use it as a spare and drive with caution until you get the matching one repaired  looks good too 
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| 7th Jul 2006 7:37 pm |
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DG
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Cheers TFC ....I sold JT the rrsport 18inchers ...but forgot to ask him what he was going to do for a spare....I'm glad it will work for him. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:26 pm |
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10forcash
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just get one of the tyre repair kits like mine 8)
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:29 pm |
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DG
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Oh ..I intend to ....whats the brand name again?? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:36 pm |
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Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
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A can of that foam is handy too,
Thanks again for fixing my tyre it got me home  , it was still losing a little air not any more tho I used some of that foam and it done the trick
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:46 pm |
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10forcash
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no worries Chris - I realised why it was leaking last night - no vulcanising fluid on the inside edges of the plug 
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:48 pm |
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10forcash
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dickgriff wrote:Oh ..I intend to ....whats the brand name again??
It doesn't have one...... Maybe Martin will be stocking it in his parts shop 
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:51 pm |
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DG
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 sorry I forgot your not allowed to tell me coz of site rules....can you PM me the www. address on the box??? 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:52 pm |
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Chris200100
Member Since: 22 Mar 2006
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Never mind TFC it holding now untill I can get my MTRS
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| 7th Jul 2006 8:53 pm |
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