dick dastardly
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Practiced putting on some Pewag Snow chains for the D3 front and back before winter hits. Checked the inside clearance for the front and its about 5mm. I think that this might be OK. What do you reckon, should I play safe and get spacers? There are 10 types of people in the world. Those that understand binary, and those that do not
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andym
Joined: 16 Jun 2005
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it is unnerving I had similar experience although didnt have to put them on in the Alps last year. I asked dealer about spacers what are they was the reply. Im looking to part ex them for one of the attachments that run around the centre of the wheel. I have no confidence in my chain fitting ability and any slack may mean something gets snagged !
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| Thu Sep 11 2008 11:10pm |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
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Can I ask what chains you guys are using, and what size wheels you have?
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mick
Joined: 21 Jan 2007
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I use the RUD chains on standard 18" ri ms with no problems.
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| Sun Sep 14 2008 8:43pm |
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Hijack
Joined: 19 Jul 2006
Location: Hampshire
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Do you remember what is the symbol of those RUD chains 
I guess there are many different types for the same wheel size  D3 XS Manual
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| Sun Sep 14 2008 10:25pm |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
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Our HSE has the 19" wheels, so would be interested to hear from anyone who can recommend chains that fit well to this size?
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 8:34am |
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ringoosmeg
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Shropshire
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Im looking at taking my D3 up the Alps next year, obviously Ill need a set of chains...Ive looked at using the weissenfal socks, but as yet they are not legal in the Alps, so the question is (my car running on standard 255/18"), what is the best recommended chain to use, if RUD etc, what varient?
I dont want to fit any spacers as this may cause warranty issues (stressed bearings etc).
I may even go down the buying from a LR dealer (Nick any chance of a quote?), and that way Im covered if they cause a problem....genuine items and all that.
Any help is appriciated.
Cheers
ringo
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 10:22am |
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crews control
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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TallPaul wrote:Our HSE has the 19" wheels, so would be interested to hear from anyone who can recommend chains that fit well to this size?
I too would welcome recommendations for chains that work OK on the 19" HSE wheels? Paul
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 10:28am |
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Ken
Joined: 20 Feb 2006
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Got some Pewags & Spacers for sale for both Front & Rear Wheels .. / -.. --- -. - / --. .. ...- . / .- / ... - ..- ..-. ..-.
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 10:50am |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
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Hi Ken, can I ask what you mean by spacers, is that for the wheel or the chains?
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 11:52am |
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TallPaul
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
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Right, bit of careful digging, AXL022 said in this thread:
AXL022 wrote:on the croisiere i used "Konig polar S" chains (the 5.7mm models) without wheels spacers and ... no problem
Found another long thread here, just processing...
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 12:02pm |
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ringoosmeg
Joined: 16 Aug 2008
Location: Shropshire
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Bodsy,
whilst I take the point on the wheel spacers, I do get worried about fitting components to the ends of axles and their associated bearings, I work within an industry that is very tight (pardon the pun) on bearings, and putting this type of extra loading through them without prequalification would be a no no.
I wouldnt be so worried if it were a Defender that was used off road at relatively slow speed, but a D3 at motorway speeds to the Alps etc.....mmmm.
Regards
R
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crews control
Joined: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
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Thanks Bodsy, will do.
 Paul
D3 TDV6 HSE
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| Mon Sep 15 2008 1:09pm |
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Just DON'T put copperslip on them!
