Member Since: 29 Nov 2021
Location: SW London
Posts: 261
Spare wheel well
I took a look in here after reading threads about maintaining the cable hoist.
The tyre looks as new and never used, with all the molding whiskers still bristling.
Anything I should do in this area, now I know how simple it is to access?
Apart from the easy bit?
Thanks
PeteEverything's a hammer.
15th Feb 2022 3:08 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
Take the wheel out and liberally spray the winch mechanism and wire with WD40 or silicone grease, wind the wheel up and down a few times (never wind up without the weight of the wheel), add this to your list of maintenance jobs every month
Also swap the spacesaver for a real wheel and tyre ! (often available on the forum)...I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
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15th Feb 2022 3:44 pm
Register
Member Since: 29 Nov 2021
Location: SW London
Posts: 261
Thanks, definitely on the list.
Running 255/55/19 - would that fit in the wheel well?
Thanks
PeteEverything's a hammer.
15th Feb 2022 5:33 pm
paul123
Member Since: 22 Mar 2020
Location: norwich
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i have a 255/55/19 on mine fits no problem2005 discovery 3 tdv6
1971 200 tdi 2 door range rover
300tdi defender 90 in bits needs lots of work
15th Feb 2022 5:46 pm
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Terrific, now distracted looking out for a lone and experienced RRS wheel, I didn't realise I needed
PeteEverything's a hammer.
15th Feb 2022 6:05 pm
KevinD3
Member Since: 05 Aug 2020
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 1277
Lol Register it’s definitely useful to have a “proper” spare. Never understood why they put a space saver in something like a Discovery, it’s not as if it doesn’t have room
Post a pic of what wheels you have on the wanted thread and I’m sure one of us will have one or find one 2008 HSE Stornoway Grey
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15th Feb 2022 6:08 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
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Register wrote:
Terrific, now distracted looking out for a lone and experienced RRS wheel, I didn't realise I needed
Pete
Welcome to the forum that will help you spend your money faster than you ever thought possible, on things you never knew you wanted, needed (or even existed). I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
15th Feb 2022 6:20 pm
ronald.soak
Member Since: 29 Apr 2008
Location: London
Posts: 534
If you do not already have one, you might also like to look out for a spare wheel protector, or anti theft plate. Without one the spare wheel on early cars is easy to steal. You would need one designed for a 19 inch wheel. The majority of protectors are branded RLD and supplied by this site's Uncle Ray.
15th Feb 2022 6:20 pm
Register
Member Since: 29 Nov 2021
Location: SW London
Posts: 261
Thanks Kevin and Nigethecat - just the encouragement I really don't need.
Ronald - thanks, you've almost provided a reason not to.
Just incase however, they look remarkably like this
PeteEverything's a hammer.
15th Feb 2022 7:53 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
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fit spare wheel protector from ray or it could be nicked...common problem
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(often available on the forum)...
it’s definitely useful to have a “proper” spare. Never understood why they put a space saver in something like a Discovery, it’s not as if it doesn’t have room 
