Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
Location: Rutland
Posts: 28
Skinny spare to full size?
I've got what I understand to be the standard skinny spare wheel with my D4. However, as I occasionally tow long distances and take trips abroad, I would be happier to have a full size spare wheel without the speed / distance / towing restrictions of the skinny article. Would I be correct iin thinking that a full size spare wheel and tyre will fit in the unmodified under body tray / holder?
Assuming that one will fit, I take it that LR will want an arm and a leg for a spare 20" wheel. Are there any other options - e.g. steel wheels, aftermarket suppliers, well-known auction sites etc?
31st Jul 2013 9:20 pm
dangerdave
Member Since: 23 Nov 2010
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But don't forget to get a Spare Wheel protector otherwise it will disappear
31st Jul 2013 9:37 pm
Centaur
Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
Location: Rutland
Posts: 28
Wow! Thanks for the very fast replies - much appreciated!
Do I take it that a spare wheel protector is some kind of lock and that it's available at my local stealer?
31st Jul 2013 9:50 pm
Landie71
Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
PM Uncle Ray (site sponsor RLD) - he manufactures the spare wheel protector. I've got one on my D3 & there's no way anyone could cut the winch cable & take my spare now
31st Jul 2013 10:21 pm
Centaur
Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
Location: Rutland
Posts: 28
Thanks for that!
31st Jul 2013 10:34 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Don't get a posh 20" for a spare as the underneath is a demanding environment and tyres are more expensive - but remember:
19" wheels fit all D3s and D4s.
18" wheels fit all D3s but very few D4s.
17" wheels only fit D3s with small brakes.
I used a 19" spare on my D3 so that I could use it on a future D4 purchase - it now sits under my D4.Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
I might even have a 20" wheel to go with it - pm me if interested.MY2022 D5 HSE D300 - with extra nice bits added
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1st Aug 2013 3:40 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1038
Just been through the same experience myself.
I replaced the skinny spare with this one.......
The tyre is a 19" but fits the wheel-well a treat and runs smoothly when used as a spare with my 20" wheels already on the car.
The tyre that I got was a Pirelli scorpion (with 6mm tread) and so a great match for the standard tyres
So overall, £140 for a wheel & tyre is a Bargain IMHO - G od Luck2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed
2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara)
2016 D4 departed
2022 DiscoSport 45mpg, but its not a D4
1st Aug 2013 8:11 pm
Centaur
Member Since: 28 Apr 2013
Location: Rutland
Posts: 28
Just a quick update and a thank you for all the helpful replies to my question regarding replacing the space-saver spare wheel.
I now have a full-size spare wheel and tyre installed, along with the RLD spare wheel protector as recommended. Thanks to JonM for the spare wheel and to Ray at RLD for organising the spare wheel protector so quickly - it was in the post before I had got around to sending the payment!
7th Aug 2013 7:43 pm
guy lewis
Member Since: 13 May 2009
Location: leominster
Posts: 162
Is that right?
Can you run different size wheels on the same axle due to the fact they will have a different rolling radius and the diff won't like it as it will constantly try to compensate as it would think you are turning a corner.
Surely you must need to have the same size wheel and tyre all round.
Also the wheel speed sensors wouldn't like it for to long they? Or is that how you can have different sizes as the sensors and computer will work it out for you.
Could someone explain this properly to me (us) or whoever is interested.
Many thanks, guy.D3 bonatti grey
7th Aug 2013 10:07 pm
frenchy
Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1038
guy lewis wrote:
Is that right?
Can you run different size wheels on the same axle ......
Could someone explain this properly to me (us) or whoever is interested.
Guy, Check this thread out (clever numbers courtesy of Mr Beanie )
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic97390.html 2000 D2 TD5 - big red tractor no longer with us
2006 D3 - no longer with us and sadly missed
2010 D4 alas no more, but a lovely colour (Nara)
2016 D4 departed
2022 DiscoSport 45mpg, but its not a D4
7th Aug 2013 11:13 pm
LHD
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: Lugano area
Posts: 689
frenchy wrote:
Just been through the same experience myself.
I replaced the skinny spare with this one.......
Alan's very good, he has dark and light ones coming in all the time. I bought 4 of these from him, some are spare 50mph rated and some are rated for full-time use. Looks like he sells with and without rubber...!Discovery 3 Manual as PDF | Blackvue 500 | BAS Remap | Mates did South America in a Landie
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