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Nomad
Member Since: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 15
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| Nitto Terra Grappler Fittment and Review |
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I just wanted to extend my experience with the Nitto Terra Grapplers. Here is a link to the forum where i posted pictures and explanations.
http://lrchroniclepub.proboards29.com/inde...1123744643
Cheers,
Nomad
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 11th Aug 2005 11:52 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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Nomad, one point to bear in mind is that the spare wheel forms part of the safety crash system, so it should be fully inflated to protect the rear.
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| 12th Aug 2005 6:14 am |
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ducati
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Ohio, USA
Posts: 180
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I find it hard to believe the spare is actually part of the "crash protection" of the vehicle. Climb under there and tell me how it's going to help... I've had mine in and out multiple times, and I think whoever at LR said this was talking out his wazoo.
Nice writeup on tire selection. I have been waffling back and forth on what to do--out here in the East, I really need a mud tire... But I might have to settle for those Nittos. Glad to hear they've worked out well so far. My Goodyears have 9k miles on them now and they're nearing mud tire loud... GRR.
As for warranty issues: I had oversized tires (245/75/16) on my '03 Disco 2 and LR replaced the transfer case under warranty. They didn't complain a bit about the slightly oversized tires. But one of the reasons I've been waffling on tire selection is this issue: I just wouldn't want a denied warranty due to oversized tires, as my guess is the Disco 3 parts aren't cheap... And since the vehicles are an unknown right now, it's really a tossup as to if they are strong enough to run such tires...
Dunno. Keep us posted on what you think after 5-10k miles. '05 LR3 HSE
Departed: '62 Series IIA, '02 Freelander, '03 Disco
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| 16th Aug 2005 5:22 pm |
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BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
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Ducati, don't forget tyres in the USA are different sometimes to Europe as far as rating goes. This also goes for compound and strength. Often if driving is known to be long fast and furious, soft compound tyres are not used, but it can be visa versa, depending on the government regs.
USA with the variety of temperatures and roads, they may opt for softer compounds, hence the lower mileage.
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| 16th Aug 2005 6:39 pm |
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