GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Hello everyone
I have a dilemma! I'm on the verge of buying a new TDV6 S. Should I:
A) stick with the standard 18 inch alloys (Style 1) OR
B) go for the option of the 19 inch alloys
If I opt for B) it turns out that I will have to order a vehicle and wait until November which will really knock down the value of my part exchange. If I go for A) I can have a new vehicle in a fortnight.
What do you reckon about the advantages and disadvantages of each wheel? Have you got a strong opinion? Perhaps it is not even an issue ...
Thanks for your help.
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 28th Jul 2005 8:08 pm |
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Nickhearne
Member Since: 28 May 2005
Location: Ibstone Bucks
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Hi, will they not change them for you as part of the deal?
I would try & push that one!
But you could always change them if it means that much & flog off the 18" on ebay!
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:20 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Thanks Nick.
The dealer will swap them but only at a cost way over the price as an option.
Gareth (GP)
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:25 pm |
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Martin
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Hi GP, welcome to DISCO3 
The other option is to stay with the 18" inch wheels, and then try and find a set of 19" from someone on here/eBay or somewhere like Nene Valley Off Road. Just a thought 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:28 pm |
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DrLex
Member Since: 15 Jul 2005
Location: Ciderspace [Oi be in Zummerset]
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Other things to consider:
2006MY 'S' version no longer has Bi-Xenon as standard, nor Cold Climate pack. You get the Bright pack instead. Result is a £600 drop against you
2006MY have some different paint choices.
Others here will give you the reasons on getting 19" wheels - I couldn't see the point of spending the extra, so I'd only tell you not to bother  If you want your car to be a street statement, then spec. some dark glass, buy after-market 22" wheels and drive it sl-o-o-w on access height! Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:35 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Thanks Martin - this sounds like a good option.
But do know if there are any practical advantages to the 19 inch rims?
Very impressed by the site.
Gareth
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:37 pm |
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Martin
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Hi Gareth
Pratical advantages, not sure, but they look better 
As BN found out today, Range Rover Sport 19" wheels will probably fit a D3, so it might be worth holding out for those if you fancy something a bit different 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:39 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Thanks DrLex.
The 'not to bother' option sounds like the cheapest option!
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:45 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Also DrLex, unfortunately, there are no streets near where I live to make a statement. 
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:49 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Yep Martin - they do look good.
Just trying to find a genuine reason to spend more money. I've owned Defenders and Series LRs for years so I just need to convince myself of the value.
Gareth
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:55 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
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18" wheels are more comfortable as there is more rubber between you and the road. My recommendation is that you take the 18" option everytime ! Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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| 28th Jul 2005 8:58 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
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Smarticus
Smart answer. Less road noise too? What about handling?
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| 28th Jul 2005 9:02 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
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We have the TDv6S (18inch) and she handles just great. I hustle her over Hartside Pass ever week at top whack and she has never stepped out of line or lost any shape at all in the corners over there. Anyone who knows that road will know what a total test of any vehicles handling that road is. There are many offroad options over there too and when I am in the mood I dive down such a stretch for the hell of it. The extra rubber on the 18inch soaks up the rock steps far better than a 19" with far less chance of expensive rim damage. We used to have a TD5 disco with ACE, which could also corner prety well but every bump rattled your fillings and I avoided most offroad stretches to save on chiropractors bills. Disco 4 TDV6HSE
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| 28th Jul 2005 9:15 pm |
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GP
Member Since: 28 Jul 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 15
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OK Smarticus, I think you've convinced me. 18 inch it is.
I was going to spend the money I would save on physiotherpists bills - but obviously that won't be necessary.
And if I start feeling too comfortable I can always fit the 19 inch rims at a later date.
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| 28th Jul 2005 9:26 pm |
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gilmore
Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
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I agonised over the same question when I was speccing my TDV6 S. In the end I decided that the the normal type 1 18inchers looked great. I reckon they look chunkier than the type 2's. The 19inchers look OK, but my S on 18inchers doesn't look in the slighest "underwheeled" like the 17 inch base model does.
Hope this helps.
regs
rob
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| 28th Jul 2005 9:50 pm |
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