CY
Joined: 16 Aug 2005
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Looks too much like it's sitting on pure alloy and no rubber IMO. DISCO3's Student Correspondent...
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nealgs
Joined: 13 Jan 2008
Location: Leeds
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 - definately too big, tyres look awfull - What size were they >20" ?
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:11pm |
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PaulP
Joined: 04 May 2007
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Look like 22" to me.....(or maybe even 23" )
You're spot on CY....too much alloy, not enough rubber....
Either way, it looks daft if you ask me...  2006 TDV6 SE Auto Buckingham Blue
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:14pm |
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bigcarpchaser
Joined: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Reading, Berks
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I reckon they're only 20's with not enough tyre...looks cack. Keeping it Claret and Blue
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:19pm |
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CY
Joined: 16 Aug 2005
Location: The Bonnie Banks of the Forth
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I thought they might be 22s as ronp has about the same clearance but has a much more substantial tyre wall
Whatever the size, the owner can't park  DISCO3's Student Correspondent...
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:29pm |
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al cope
Joined: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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IMHO - 22's with a 35 series tyre
looks wrong, in a similar way to 20's with a 275 tyre. It sort of needs the chunky look that a 295/45 gives.
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:38pm |
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ronp
Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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They'll be 22" [cos of the lack of tyre profile] and are way too big.
I would even run with a higher profile if i could on my 20's.
looks naff!! Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light.
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:41pm |
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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Hey if they like them its their car afterall 
Could be a lurker guess CY carried out his marketing responsibilities What number are you on the K.W ?
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| Fri May 16 2008 8:47pm |
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jowett110
Joined: 13 Jul 2007
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Maybe if it had some more bling bits on it, it may look better. Messers Khan run a Disco 3 with 22" wheels and ultra low profiles and it looks pretty good.
Got to agree that is looks terrible, but it could look better with Chrome side tubes etc. Java Black, 20" Stormers, Privacy Glass, Full Leather, Bright Pack, Chrome Side Tubes, Light Protectors K77TTL Now with Auotlogic power upgrade somewhere near 240bhp.
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| Sun May 18 2008 6:27pm |
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James R
Joined: 27 Oct 2007
Location: All at Sea
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It just looks wrong. Definitely needs more rubber. Sharks: Natures way of telling surfers to get a job
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| Sun May 18 2008 6:40pm |
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NJF
Joined: 05 Oct 2007
Location: Luxembourg, Strassen
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Even with the D3's outstanding air suspension, driving on tyres like that must ruin the magic carpet. IMHO the D3 doesn't need to be pimped like that.
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| Sun May 18 2008 6:53pm |
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The rego plate suggests it's not used on the road... but at least they've not painted every bit of plastic - unlike the 09MY   for Freelander 2 Diesel, Discovery 3 / RR Sport TDV6 & RR Sport TDV8, Defender (TD5 & Puma) - available Now!
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| Sun May 18 2008 10:59pm |
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LT
Joined: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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The expression "builder in ballet shoes" springs to mind.
Personally I think the "Tonka toy" design of the D3 needs a big chunky tyre to compliment it. Although I have various sets of 19" alloys & tyres, I actually think that 18"s suit it best.
For me, one of the joys of driving the D3 is that I can park, drive onto verges/kerbs etc. without being paranoid about damaging the alloys & low profile tyres.
Each to their own though.
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| Tue May 20 2008 3:12pm |
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wilsonmg
Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Location: Wigan
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it looks like an overgrown roller boot....... they should stick to pimping up RRS's as all the ones I see now adays (including are kids RRS) look to attract more shiney bits than a magpie on acid..... the poor RRS is starting like a rich man's bling corsa ... 
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