Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Lancashire
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2014 DISCOVERY SPARE WHEEL PROTECTION
Hi have just ordered my new discovery 2014 XS ..... with full size spare ....... have Landrover
now included theft protection into the wheel cradel???
30th May 2014 9:26 am
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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welcome
they have improved it - sort of ! but you need an RLD wheel protector
search for RLD Wheel protector and/or send a PM to Ray - "RLD"Duncan
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30th May 2014 9:51 am
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30th May 2014 10:46 am
D3Savage
Member Since: 30 May 2014
Location: Lancashire
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Disco wheel protector
Hi are there any pictures.....of this beastie??? Also the spare wheel looks as if it will have
a hard life in this salty enviroment.....have you any addvice for protecting the wheel..from mud/salt/road debris....
Cheers
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2nd Jun 2014 11:42 am
Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
Posts: 12319
Here's a photo of one fitted to DCM's D4
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They do come highly recommended to stop the travelling folk from nicking your wheel
As for protection against the elements, I've never bothered personally but I'm sure I have seen a photo on here of somebody fitting a cover but can't find it at the moment :thumbsup:
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2nd Jun 2014 12:43 pm
WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
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I have the RLD wheel protector but it's hidden by the wheel cover.
2nd Jun 2014 1:40 pm
Hairy Dan
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That's the photo I was looking for Cheers Ian
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2nd Jun 2014 4:00 pm
mabanks
Member Since: 09 Apr 2008
Location: hertfordshire
Posts: 33
Just received mine today, thanks Ray, and will be fitting once rain stops.
Looks good, well made and finished, confidence restored that the spare will be there should I need it!
MB
3rd Jun 2014 12:28 pm
Spikeytop
Member Since: 01 Jul 2013
Location: England
Posts: 40
Spare wheel protector
Hi, I have recently received my wheel protector from Ray and have yet to get it fitted.
Having never removed my spare wheel ( when I had one before some thieving git nicked it ) I have some questions!
How do you fit the protector
How does it stop thieving git's.
How do you remove the wheel when required.
Do you need any further nut & bolts etc to fit it.
Obviously offering myself up to have the pee taken but having never used it I genuinely don't have a clue!
Cheers in advance.
Spikeytop
17th Jun 2014 9:44 pm
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Of course ...we are not going to go into detail about how it stops the thieving gits ...but just drop your wheel to the ground and give it a little slack ...lift the wheel and place the protector under it ....then it will be evident then how the protector fits using the cable and bar ...then wind back into position. 21 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
17th Jun 2014 9:58 pm
galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
Posts: 6525
got one recently and recommend
as ive said before if they nik the wheel,they also the winch
and from insurance point of veiew that's probably wheel 300 quids winch 300 quids
excess etc..so for 81.450 quids p and p included a very good deal
18th Jun 2014 12:33 am
gesmi
Member Since: 10 Nov 2010
Location: Essex
Posts: 133
I'm also a victuim of Spare Wheel Theft and am about to order an RLD protector. It did start me wondering though - isn't it a bit old fashioned (and fuel inefficient) to be carrying around UNDER A CAR a heavy and expensive alloy wheel with a brand new tyre? Does it make more sense to have a space saver and leave the alloy spare locked up at home?
Seems to me that the infrequency of punctures means we are a bit over-prepared for this particular roadside emergency. ANythoughts?
19th Jul 2014 10:22 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Is a few kgs extra for a full alloy cf a space (more like profit margin) saver going to make any difference whatsoever? These are gas guzzlers with aerodynamics of a grand piano, doubt it'll make squat difference. Plus I wouldn't want to be far from home on a Sunday or overnight with a puncture with a skinny wheel underneath, aren't they only meant for 50 miles at 50mph? As far as I'm concerned they shouldn't be allowed, and don't get me started on brands that don't even bother giving you a spare.
19th Jul 2014 10:31 am
Hairy Dan
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Location: Co. Durham
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Not a fan of space savers either, I know what I would rather have under my car if I have a puncture Cheers Ian
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19th Jul 2014 5:59 pm
gesmi
Member Since: 10 Nov 2010
Location: Essex
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ok thanks for advice on space savers. Full size alloy is being fitted tomorrow. Protector will be ordered. THanks again G
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...but just drop your wheel to the ground and give it a little slack ...lift the wheel and place the protector under it ....then it will be evident then how the protector fits using the cable and bar ...then wind back into position. 
the winch
