maddogsetc
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Hampshire
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Just swapped my D3 wheels & factory scorpion zeros for shiny new FFRR versions and noticed that all 4 tyres were noticeably more worn on the inner edge. Just legal everywhere else but almost bare on inner quarter of tread. Is this normal or does it need a visit to the stealers?
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 Tue Mar 18 2008 12:42am |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
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Bush settle issue, try claiming under warranty. Dealer should have done a wheel alignment at service. Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Tue Mar 18 2008 12:50am |
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Warren1712
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Location: Across from the White Horse
Posts: 10
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I had the same problem with my tyres after 12,000 miles (12 months) and fair play to lookers at Bury St. Edmunds they paid for a new set of tyres under warrenty 
Although it did take 3 weeks to sort out SILVER METROPOLIS LE "BLING" INCLUDED,F/R LAMP GAURDS,F/R MUD FLAPS ,TASMODS, TOWPACK, BLACK BADGES,MODIFIED RRSPORT CROSS BARS.
WHAT NEXT TC OR 20" WHEELS?
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| Tue Mar 18 2008 11:23am |
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Disco_Mikey
Joined: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee
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caverD3 wrote:Bush settle issue, try claiming under warranty. Dealer should have done a wheel alignment at service.
There is nothing in the service schedule (sp?) that says a 4 wheel alignment should be done at any service. After all, its nearly a 2 hour job...
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| Sun Apr 13 2008 6:53pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1698
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Dealer told me that the TSB now said alignment to be done with service.  Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Sun Apr 13 2008 11:49pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Joined: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee
Posts: 94
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caverD3 wrote:Dealer told me that the TSB now said alignment to be done with service.
Not that I have seen. May be different for different markets mind you...
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| Mon Apr 14 2008 7:14am |
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anoble
Joined: 09 Aug 2007
Location: Ballina, Co Tipperary
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just had mine in for 45k service and 4 wheel alignment was done as part of service.
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| Mon Apr 14 2008 5:46pm |
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BCP
Joined: 25 May 2005
Location: East Scotland
Posts: 740
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I had bad wear at 15000 miles. After a wheel alignment I've been very impressed with the tyre wear. Rears are still at 4-5 mm after 15000 miles although I changed the fronts at 3-4mm as I could feel the front begin to slide on on some of our roundabouts (diesel from tractors and rain).
BCP expo rack, xenons, knackered ball joints and a crumpled seat.
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| Mon Apr 14 2008 5:58pm |
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countrywide
Joined: 16 Sep 2007
Location: Sunny South Coast
Posts: 1282
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Disco_Mikey wrote:caverD3 wrote:Dealer told me that the TSB now said alignment to be done with service.
Not that I have seen. May be different for different markets mind you...
It is probably only in Australia, after all we don't have the "bush" in the UK
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| Mon Apr 14 2008 6:20pm |
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caverD3
Joined: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1698
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 Getting there is half the fun
TDV6: Adaptive Headlights, Electronic Rear Diff.ARB Bar.Blaupunkt speakers, JVC powered Subwoofer, Removable Snorkel, Mitchell Bros Tow Hitch.
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| Tue Apr 15 2008 12:55am |
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MikeG
Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Location: Yorkshire
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Just thought I would say big thanks to DISCO3 site as found all four tyres had uneven wear at 17000 miles.
Came onto the site and found all the details about the missing Landrover bulletin about the bush wear and settling, wrote to my dealer giving all the facts that I had read on the site. The car has just come back with new A suspension arms, full geometry setup and four brand new tyres, all under warranty. Well done my dealer!!!
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| Wed Apr 16 2008 5:45pm |
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JC100
Joined: 19 Nov 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 39
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Glad you got it covered.
Im having a nightmare.
1 year ago dealer changed front bushes, but did NOT do a geometry check (I didnt know they were supposed to do at the time, but then again I shouldnt need to).
Since then the car has been back several times for minor niggles, including a WINTER CHECKUP. No uneven wear was spotted, but then again they didnt even to spot the washer fluid was empty as part of the winter check so doesnt supprise me.
a few weeks ago, car goes into service with 23k on the clock only to be told 3 tyres are worn unevenly and needed replacing along with load of other warranty bits and bobs. I gave the go ahead to change on the basis they take this up with Landrover as I had heard of this problem before, gave them TSB etc.
LR asked them to carry out geometry check which they did and sent the info to LR.
Unfortunately the dealer without my or LR knowledge skipped the tyres so a full warranty claim could not be made.
LR customer service went mad and agreed with me the dealer should not have skipped tyres when an open warranty claim was in place.
So the problem now is LR cannot process the warranty and blame the dealer due to lack of info required to work out how much money to give me back on the tyres.
Dealer claims they were not asked to keep the tyres by me or LR so deadlock.
Having to now write a stinky letter to head of service and MD of dealership.
Dealer from the start claimed they had never seen this problem before and the TSB has been removed from computer system and got sh*tty with me on the phone when I rightfully said "not my problem you skipped the tyres when an open warranty call with LR is in place".
friggin dealers!!
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| Mon Apr 21 2008 3:39pm |
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maddogsetc
Joined: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 40
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Quote:Since then the car has been back several times for minor niggles, including a WINTER CHECKUP. No uneven wear was spotted, but then again they didnt even to spot the washer fluid was empty as part of the winter check so doesnt supprise me.
Slightly off topic but mine went into (I guess) same dealer for a safety check up, told them specifically I would be driving to the Alps and wanted a thorough check plus some warranty bits. Car came back to me with no feedback at all, verbal or written, even though all 4 tyres were on the legal limit. Called to check on the warranty items, they said "have to order a part". Shame I had to call to find out. Month later and no part, no call from dealer. Moved to them after absolutely appalling service from Basingstoke. Guildford service is better but sadly workmanship etc is poor.
Am now seriously contemplating 150 mile round trip to LR yeovil as local service is so poor. Sadly in my limited experience LR aftersales service falls miles short of BMW/Merc etc.
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| Mon Apr 21 2008 4:04pm |
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DND3
Joined: 24 Jun 2006
Location: Clanketyclanksville.
Posts: 495
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I can recommend taking it to Yeovil for an alignment check and adjustment, (although they did charge me for it - very reasonable though). Steering and tyre wear is spot on now after the complete c k up Lancaster Reading made of it the first time. Make a list of what's wrong with it  , they are pretty good usually. 
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| Mon Apr 21 2008 11:15pm |
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ridgeback_moor
Joined: 11 Mar 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 302
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Just got the latest LRO magazine through the door and there's a good wheel alignment article in there, using the D2 and D3 as an example. D3 TDV6 S 2005 - TorqTune, Privacy Glass, Remote FBH, 19" HSE Alloys, Boot liner, retrofit F&R PDC
Defender 90 Truck Cab TD5 2003 - Ifor Williams back, alloys (SWMBO's toy - well, one of them  )
Toyota Yaris 2008 (SWMBO's company shopping trolley)
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