brocky
Joined: 17 Oct 2006
Location: Abu Dhabi
Posts: 10
 
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A footnote to the above:
I have just installed Pirelli Scorpion Zero 275/55R19 tyres and so far they are great. Very smooth and quiet on the road. Sidewalls are fairly soft so the ride is very compliant. BTW they only just clear the Upper Control Arm - less than 10mm clearance.
I have not tried them in the sand yet it is 45degC in the desert now.
I will probably wait until October.
Brocky
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windknot54
Joined: 11 Jun 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 1
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Hi Brocky,
Just wondering how the new Scorpions have performed. Where did purchase them?
Cheers
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| Wed Jun 11 2008 12:15pm |
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hernan1304
Joined: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 373
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I have a FFRR on loan from the stealers while the D3 gets a new engine - it's running a set of Pirelli Scorpion Zero on 19" rims. They are NOISY and vibrate! The car has 26,000km on it and I assume they've been on since new, but they ruin the altogether fantastic ride of the Range Rover. So definitely keep rotating them! If this were my car I'd be looking to replace them, and 26k is not long at all...
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| Wed Jun 11 2008 12:32pm |
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paynetec
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 50
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Guys I am looking to replace my standard 19'' Rims and GY Wranglers with a 17'' rims/tyres more suited to road/desert use. I know there are quite a few posts but cant seem to find anyone who has done this specifically for desert use. I am hoping to be able to find a set of 17'' alloy rims out here in Dubai as many people chop the standard LR rims for bling!! I will then run my standard tyres through the summer and switch when the weather cools and i'm more oftern in the desert.
As Brocky has stated the standard tyres aint great in the sand and have had the same issues when out with others in LC Prado's.
10forcash are you saying that you cant run 17/18 inch rims on a petrol varient?
Brocky any more int on your scorpions?
If I have to stick to 19'' what are my limits both in width and diameter?
Any info much appreciated!!
Cheers
CP
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 11:35am |
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Bodsy
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Home, home on the range........
Posts: 5487
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17's won't clear the brakes on your Petrol..... TDV6 HSE Black, Black Wheels /MTR's(in the shed!), Black RRS front/rear LR badge (tbf) Black Leather, Black Glass, Black TowB, Shiny Tasmods, Dull Mantec, White (& Orange) Reflective D3 Sticker, Black steering wheel badge, black air intake. Optima & Traxide dual battery setup.
Need black RRS wheel centre caps.
Now with added Engel.....
We D3, therefore we are..........
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 11:48am |
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paynetec
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 50
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Thanks for the info Bodsy
OK thats scuppered that plan!!
I assume that is the same with the 18'' rims too?
So what is the best option on the 19'' rims?
Many thanks again
CP
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 12:22pm |
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Jonty
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Location: off road!
Posts: 76
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The 18" should fit, no problem.
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 12:32pm |
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: In the Dog House!
Posts: 9619
 
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On a V8, I thought it was 19"s & upwards only?? Might be wrong though, it has been known.  Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 12:33pm |
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catweasel
Joined: 05 May 2006
Location: LONDON
Posts: 4048
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question to the wise, why does the V8 need a bigger rotor? mine stops adequately, why cant the diesel rotors be put on allowing 17" rims to be used  dont leave a witness.....................put your foot down.
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| Tue Jun 17 2008 12:39pm |
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Andrew van den Heever
Joined: 09 Jun 2007
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 151
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18 inch rims are standard on the petrol V8 SE in South Africa. You can only use 18 inch and upwards due to the larger brakes.
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| Wed Jun 18 2008 8:58am |
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: In the Dog House!
Posts: 9619
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I stand corrected!   Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
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| Wed Jun 18 2008 9:00am |
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paynetec
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 50
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So is there more choice of suitable road/desert tyres and more importantly will the extra inch make all the difference ( I know my wifes answer to that one!!  )
What about tyre width, how wide can the standard rims go and how wide is too wide ( Dont have to worry about overhanging too much as it only rains once a year!!) before you start rubbing etc.
Basically guys does anyone know what the limits are?
Once again thanks for the assistance.
CP
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| Wed Jun 18 2008 10:49am |
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Jonty
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Location: off road!
Posts: 76
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Theres a lot more choice in 18" off-road tyres, both A/T and M/T. The taller side wall also lets you air down further and gives more protection to the rim from pot-holes etc.
Not sure what the width limit is, but 285/60/18 fits ok and that's a fair bit wider that the stock 255s.
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| Wed Jun 18 2008 1:26pm |
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paynetec
Joined: 10 Apr 2008
Location: Dubai
Posts: 50
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Thanx Jonty, One more question- is there a set of rims available from LR in 18'', and do any of the rims from earlier models/RRS/FFRR fit?
Cheers
CP
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| Wed Jun 18 2008 1:39pm |
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DSL
Joined: 11 May 2006
Location: In the Dog House!
Posts: 9619
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Have a mooch through here. Load of choice, well a little anyway!
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic13859.html
Standard "early" 18" D3 S model wheels are these (Style 1):
Early SE Style 2 18" wheels from SE models (excuse the setting and pic c/o TFC)
Trying to find pic of new type S & SE wheel
Newer 18" S type 18" wheels
Newer 18" SE type wheels
 Honda Dog U better DUCK!!!!!
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