RSS Feed 2.2.4 2013-05-20T13:43:55Z hughesy Wheels & Tyres hughesy http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105884.html?#1105884 2013-05-19T17:48:08Z 2013-05-19T17:48:08Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=22569" target="_blank">hughesy</a><br /> Subject: Spare wheel 19&quot; my wheels 17&quot;?????<br />Posted: Sun May 19 2013 6:48pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Got a flat tyre today so got the spare wheel and found it its a 19 inch but my standard alloys are 17 inch , is this ok to drive also the nuts off the alloy don't look like they fit right on the steel spare wheel although it is tightened up nicely, soquestion is is it ok to drive on short trips ie 3mile. <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" class="emoticon" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105884.html?#1105884">view forum post</a></span><br /> Crocodile Wheels & Tyres Crocodile http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105074.html?#1105074 2013-05-17T13:34:08Z 2013-05-17T13:34:08Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=23596" target="_blank">Crocodile</a><br /> Subject: Cooper LTZ vs Wrangler Duratrac<br />Posted: Fri May 17 2013 2:34pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> G'day gentlemen <br /> <br /> The name of the thread says it all: I've become disillusioned with my Grabber ATs - yes, I know, many of you would think I've had too much to smoke <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" title="Wink" class="emoticon" border="0" />, but as much as I liked the older AT2s I can't honestly say that the new ATs are even comparable. To make matters worse, I don't want to change wheels, so I'm stuck with official 255/55/19...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105074.html?#1105074">view forum post</a></span><br /> drmcw Wheels & Tyres drmcw http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105050.html?#1105050 2013-05-17T12:13:39Z 2013-05-17T12:13:39Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5910" target="_blank">drmcw</a><br /> Subject: BJV Engineering<br />Posted: Fri May 17 2013 1:13pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Got some rims that could do with a refurb and these guys seem very competitive and can also pick up and drop off the wheels. <br /> Anyone any experience with them? <br /> <br /> Their website is <a href="http://www.wheelrefurbishing.com" target="_blank" class="postlink">here.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1105050.html?#1105050">view forum post</a></span><br /> sasdiscos Wheels & Tyres sasdiscos http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104918.html?#1104918 2013-05-17T05:47:02Z 2013-05-17T05:47:02Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=24774" target="_blank">sasdiscos</a><br /> Subject: A tyre question for those in the know<br />Posted: Fri May 17 2013 6:47am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Hi guys and gals. Only recently got by d3. Thing is and I have looked, I need some info on tyres. I have 22 inch rr stormer wheels on it with 285 35 22 uhp tyres on it, great for road but not so good off road. Now I love the wheels and the only option I can find is the cooper discoverer ltz tyres at 305 40 22. <br /> <br /> Question is, would these rub atall? <br /> <br /> I know most of you will say bin off the wheels and get smaller ones but if poss I want to keep them. <br>...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104918.html?#1104918">view forum post</a></span><br /> big ives Wheels & Tyres big ives http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104915.html?#1104915 2013-05-17T05:21:36Z 2013-05-17T05:21:36Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20843" target="_blank">big ives</a><br /> Subject: 22&quot; Khans<br />Posted: Fri May 17 2013 6:21am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Hi <br /> <br /> would 22&quot; Khans fit my Disco 3? or are they to big?..........................many thanks Ivan<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104915.html?#1104915">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Big Ives <br /> Discovery 3 Metropolis LE <br /> Discovery 1 ES Premium <br /> Defender 300tdi Trayback, let the fun continue</span><br /> dan288 Wheels & Tyres dan288 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104641.html?#1104641 2013-05-16T15:36:06Z 2013-05-16T15:36:06Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20761" target="_blank">dan288</a><br /> Subject: FS 20&quot; Continentals<br />Posted: Thu May 16 2013 4:36pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Gauging interest really; Monday or Tuesday I will have 4x 275/40/20 for sale. They have 5 mm on them. I guess I'm looking for 60 each or 200 for all four. I'll get photos this evening. <br /> Thanks.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1104641.html?#1104641">view forum post</a></span><br /> Cellerdweller Wheels & Tyres Cellerdweller http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103930.html?#1103930 2013-05-14T19:25:48Z 2013-05-14T19:25:48Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=22627" target="_blank">Cellerdweller</a><br /> Subject: General Grabber GT<br />Posted: Tue May 14 2013 8:25pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Just purchased 4 new General gt's. to replace my worn out scorpions which are between 2&amp;3mm and are tramlining really badly. I found it difficult to decide between gt and at however the disco is only used on the road and the closest it gets to off road is pushing the caravan onto a grass pitch so although the at,s look good I suspect the more road biased tyre will suit my requirements better . I'll be fitting these myself on Saturday morn and am looking forward to testing them . Bank...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103930.html?#1103930">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Zambezi silver Hse <br /> privacy glass <br /> Narpy Grill <br /> blanked egrs <br /> Smoothe strg wheel <br /> De -tangoed lights <br /> Interior led lighting <br /> Leather centre console lid</span><br /> G1BB0 Wheels & Tyres G1BB0 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103845.html?#1103845 2013-05-14T17:14:56Z 2013-05-14T17:14:56Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4792" target="_blank">G1BB0</a><br /> Subject: General ATs<br />Posted: Tue May 14 2013 6:14pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Had 4 General Grabber ATs fitted about two weeks ago and thought I'd post my thoughts so far. They look much better than the Pirelli Scorpion Zeros that I had on before (IMHO) and are great in the mud. No tramlining either, which the Pirellis suffered from terribly, even when they were new. <br /> <br /> They are quiet at motorway speeds but seem to have a howl to them at about 40mph, which I find quite pleasing, but then perhaps I'm strange!! <br /> <br /> Overall, very pleased I made...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103845.html?#1103845">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />06MY Disco 3 TDV6 HSE <br /> Previously 06MY D3 TDV6 7 st</span><br /> blossom Wheels & Tyres blossom http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103800.html?#1103800 2013-05-14T15:38:11Z 2013-05-14T15:38:11Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25370" target="_blank">blossom</a><br /> Subject: 275 55 19 TYRES ON HSE 19&quot; WHEELS<br />Posted: Tue May 14 2013 4:38pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Hi can anybody help?</span></span> <br /> <br /> Does anyone know if this size of Tyre (275 55 19) would be ok to fit to 19&quot; HSE wheels? <br /> <br /> Many Thanks Paula <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_question.gif" alt="Question" title="Question" class="emoticon" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused">...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103800.html?#1103800">view forum post</a></span><br /> oilyrs69 Wheels & Tyres oilyrs69 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103289.html?#1103289 2013-05-13T19:14:46Z 2013-05-13T19:14:46Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=23926" target="_blank">oilyrs69</a><br /> Subject: Any problems running 22 inch wheels<br />Posted: Mon May 13 2013 8:14pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Ive heard a few storys about 22 wheels <br /> how many of you are running them with no problems <br /> Im quite tempted to buy a set but<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103289.html?#1103289">view forum post</a></span><br /> methley Wheels & Tyres methley http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103177.html?#1103177 2013-05-13T16:31:28Z 2013-05-13T16:31:28Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4983" target="_blank">methley</a><br /> Subject: When's the cheapest time of year...<br />Posted: Mon May 13 2013 5:31pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> When's the cheapest time of year... <br /> <br /> ...to buy winter tyres? I'm pretty sure it's not during winter!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1103177.html?#1103177">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy</span><br /> dan288 Wheels & Tyres dan288 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1102580.html?#1102580 2013-05-12T15:59:25Z 2013-05-12T15:59:25Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20761" target="_blank">dan288</a><br /> Subject: &quot;Genuine&quot; stormers my butt<br />Posted: Sun May 12 2013 4:59pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_censored.gif" alt="Censored" title="Censored" class="emoticon" border="0" /> <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_censored.gif" alt="Censored" title="Censored" class="emoticon" border="0" /> just travelled an hour and a half to buy some &quot;genuine&quot; 20&quot; stormers. Got there and there is no LR stamp and rated at 900kg. <br /> Gutted, am I right thinking these are no good for D3?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1102580.html?#1102580">view forum post</a></span><br /> Griffmaster Wheels & Tyres Griffmaster http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101983.html?#1101983 2013-05-11T08:53:41Z 2013-05-11T08:53:41Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1233" target="_blank">Griffmaster</a><br /> Subject: Grabber AT pressures, as on the door post or up a bit?<br />Posted: Sat May 11 2013 9:53am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Took the plunge and having 4 GGAT's (<span style="text-decoration: underline">not</span> AT2's) fitted on Monday, still not sure if it will be a case of <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" title="Very Happy" class="emoticon" border="0" /> or <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_bigcry.gif" alt="Big Cry" title="Big Cry" class="emoticon" border="0" /> as only ever had Zero's before. <br /> <br /> Read a bit about...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101983.html?#1101983">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />D4 3.0 TDV6 XS Auto in Stornoway Grey with a 2000kg Buccaneer Schooner trying to hold it back ~ no chance!</span><br /> mack73 Wheels & Tyres mack73 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101816.html?#1101816 2013-05-10T19:46:40Z 2013-05-10T19:46:40Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14002" target="_blank">mack73</a><br /> Subject: 245/75/17? Anyone Running this size?<br />Posted: Fri May 10 2013 8:46pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I offroad a lot so I'm down grading the brakes to fit 17&quot; wheels. <br /> <br /> Anyone running a 245/75/17? Do the 245's look too narrow on such a large vehicle? Should I stick with the more common 265/70/17? <br /> <br /> Anyone got a picture of a 245/75/17 on a Disco 3/4?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101816.html?#1101816">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />08 LR3 HSE - HD Package. 265/65/18 BFG's</span><br /> petersw Wheels & Tyres petersw http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101508.html?#1101508 2013-05-10T06:57:05Z 2013-05-10T06:57:05Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=23249" target="_blank">petersw</a><br /> Subject: Wheel &quot;J&quot; size<br />Posted: Fri May 10 2013 7:57am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Cannot seem to find the Width or &quot;J&quot; size for a MY13 D4 19 inch wheel <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" title="Embarassed" class="emoticon" border="0" /> , can anyone enlighten me please ?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101508.html?#1101508">view forum post</a></span><br /> dan288 Wheels & Tyres dan288 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101397.html?#1101397 2013-05-09T20:19:37Z 2013-05-09T20:19:37Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=20761" target="_blank">dan288</a><br /> Subject: How much to sell 19&quot; xs for? Wife is going to kill me<br />Posted: Thu May 09 2013 9:19pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Just bought a set of 20&quot; stormers <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="emoticon" border="0" /> <br /> So am going to have to sell on my D4 xs 19&quot; they are only 10 months old with scorpions on, two of which have done 8k miles and two less than 400 miles. What I'm asking is any ideas of how much they are worth. I have seen two sets on an auction site which I'm watching but might stick mine on here. Any thoughts...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101397.html?#1101397">view forum post</a></span><br /> codriver Wheels & Tyres codriver http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101341.html?#1101341 2013-05-09T19:09:46Z 2013-05-09T19:09:46Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=24962" target="_blank">codriver</a><br /> Subject: wheel silver<br />Posted: Thu May 09 2013 8:09pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Does anyone know the correct silver colour for standard alloy wheels fitted on a D3 2005 model. <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" title="Smile" class="emoticon" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101341.html?#1101341">view forum post</a></span><br /> Dizzykebab Wheels & Tyres Dizzykebab http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101236.html?#1101236 2013-05-09T16:47:05Z 2013-05-09T16:47:05Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=24795" target="_blank">Dizzykebab</a><br /> Subject: Tyre pressures for 20&quot;stormers<br />Posted: Thu May 09 2013 5:47pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> What pressures should they be at our tyres are 275/45 R20 110V XL <br /> <br /> Wanna make sure they are correct <img src="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/icon_thumbs.gif" alt="Thumbs Up" title="Thumbs Up" class="emoticon" border="0" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101236.html?#1101236">view forum post</a></span><br /> Jim1000 Wheels & Tyres Jim1000 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101193.html?#1101193 2013-05-09T15:24:27Z 2013-05-09T15:24:27Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=15979" target="_blank">Jim1000</a><br /> Subject: Any tyre suggestions please?<br />Posted: Thu May 09 2013 4:24pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I have read lots of threads but nothing for my requirements. <br /> <br /> Just had my latest set of Pirelli Scorpions wear-out in a flash as usual and while they look smart and the road manners are good, does anyone have any ideas for an alternative that will last longer, not cost the earth and not deteriorate the road manners or add too much road noise? <br /> <br /> Bit of a tall ask I suppose! <br /> <br /> Thought about grabbers etc but i'm just not doing anything more than a...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101193.html?#1101193">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Nov 04 D3 TDV6 HSE Java Black Cream Leather <br /> 4 Tech Power Flush <br /> Lots of Wheel alignment <br /> .... lots gone wrong since, but she's still worth it ha ha! <br /> (Used to be on forum under a different name for 2 years previous)</span><br /> AJS4X4 Wheels & Tyres AJS4X4 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101128.html?#1101128 2013-05-09T13:16:25Z 2013-05-09T13:16:25Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=4113" target="_blank">AJS4X4</a><br /> Subject: 255/55x19 Cooper LTZ available very soon.<br />Posted: Thu May 09 2013 2:16pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> The Cooper LTZ will be available very soon in 255/55x19 111H at £132.00 inc VAT each cash and carry. <br /> <br /> If you are interested please get in touch and I will try and put a good order together to secure this price.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1101128.html?#1101128">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Andy. <br /> <a href="http://www.ajstyres.co.uk" target="_blank">www.ajstyres.co.uk</a> 01737 241370. <br /> <br /> Always best to phone if you can.</span><br /> DiskoStew Wheels & Tyres DiskoStew http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1100337.html?#1100337 2013-05-07T20:10:00Z 2013-05-07T20:10:00Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=25512" target="_blank">DiskoStew</a><br /> Subject: Locking wheel nuts??<br />Posted: Tue May 07 2013 9:10pm (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> I have just bought a new set of stainless steel wheel nuts all round. The ones on my D3 are rusty as hell! <br /> <br /> Can anyone point me in the direction of a set of lockers that have a stainless steel cap that covers them? I can find various types of lockers but not some with caps. <br /> <br /> Any one got any pointers? <br /> <br /> Cheers, <br /> <br /> Darren<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1100337.html?#1100337">view forum post</a></span><br /> Jim1000 Wheels & Tyres Jim1000 http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1100014.html?#1100014 2013-05-07T09:10:46Z 2013-05-07T09:10:46Z Author: <a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=15979" target="_blank">Jim1000</a><br /> Subject: EPB / Suspension Fault questions<br />Posted: Tue May 07 2013 10:10am (GMT 1)<br /><br /><span class="postbody"> Good morning. <br /> <br /> I know loads on the other threads points to a lot. But while waiting for my car to be fixed on Friday I'm just going nuts with this and wonder if anyone can help me and anyone else with the same problem? <br /> <br /> SYMPTOM <br /> Minor EPB sound, not squealing but avoiding hand brake use. <br /> Had all the usual lights for days. <br /> This weekend had supension fault normal height only and no way of raising the car but I only have suspension error...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/post1100014.html?#1100014">view forum post</a><br />_________________<br />Nov 04 D3 TDV6 HSE Java Black Cream Leather <br /> 4 Tech Power Flush <br /> Lots of Wheel alignment <br /> .... lots gone wrong since, but she's still worth it ha ha! <br /> (Used to be on forum under a different name for 2 years previous)</span><br />