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FFRR Wheels on D3
Just tried fitting a set of RRS 18inch wheels to my 2006 D3 base. My D3 Wheel nuts don't fit - bolt diameter is too big. Does anyone know if wheel specs have changed significantly or do I simply need a set of RRs nuts
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Last edited by pjv on 21st Nov 2006 8:11 pm. Edited 4 times in total
18th Nov 2006 4:51 pm
al cope
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Are you sure they are 18" RRS alloys, and not the earlier 18" full fat RR alloys, as pre 2002 these use a smaller diameter wheelnut. All RRS and D3 wheels should use the same wheelnut. It sounds like you've got the early RR alloys.
post a pic and I'll tell you from that.
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19th Nov 2006 11:35 am
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Yes ...all RRS alloys are direct fit to D3's regardless of spec21 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
19th Nov 2006 11:50 am
Chris200100
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PJV, I beleve thats a early FFRR 18"wheel the sport one hasn't got the rased bit in the middle of the wheel.
19th Nov 2006 3:10 pm
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I can confirm that they are FFRR wheels, not RRS, which is why they won't fit
19th Nov 2006 3:19 pm
Chris200100
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Can't you get the smaller wheel nuts to make them fit??
As I take it they fit on the hub it's just the wheel nuts were a problem
19th Nov 2006 6:38 pm
pjv
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thanks guys - I'll explore if a set of wheel nuts is my answer and let you know
19th Nov 2006 6:51 pm
al cope
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forgot to add this yesterday. If you were sold these as RRS alloys take them back as they were mis-sold.
Ealier wheelnuts are £4 each (x 16), approx £13 for a locking wheelnut (x4), plus locking key extra, plus different wheelbrace. Starts to make a cheap set of 18" alloys much more expensive.
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20th Nov 2006 4:37 pm
pjv
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s'right - but they were cheap. Hopefully ebay will be rescue me with a set of nuts!
20th Nov 2006 11:12 pm
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pjv wrote:
thanks guys - I'll explore if a set of wheel nuts is my answer and let you know
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From the pic on that item, they are the right nuts you need for the earlier wheels.
AlanVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
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21st Nov 2006 4:53 pm
pjv
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anybody out therre with a P38 which would benefit from very nice new wheels at a bargain price! - even with the correct wheel nuts the wheels don't fit becuase the spokes foul disc caliper. On inspection the D3 wheels flange are significantly inboard of the spokes - fairly expensive way to learn this but there you go!
26th Nov 2006 8:39 pm
DirtyDisco
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Would wheel spacers solve the problem as referred to in the Snowchains thread?Serial Depreciation Victim
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kinda given up hope and think I'll cut my losses with a visit to ebay sellers!
26th Nov 2006 8:56 pm
al cope
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Just a thought, but are the 255/60x18 tyres on you alloys any good, as these are the same size as the 18's used on the D3, so you might find a buyer for a good set of tyres, and just throw the alloys in for free.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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