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bimblephish
 


Member Since: 21 Jul 2016
Location: Wiltshire
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
Tyre Damage

So I’ve been running 19” Cooper Xeon LTZ’s for some time and been generally happy, good off road performance (never been stuck!) and pretty happy on road. however they do seem prone to damage off road. Anybody else experienced this? I’m trying to work out if it is the tyres or if it is simply that Salisbury Plain is my local off road destination and being a chalk down there is a good deal of flint.

I’m ready for another set of four and trying to work out if I get another set of the Coopers or switch to something else. One possibility might be to get a second set of wheels for off road but it’s a V8 so 19’s only

Any thoughts or recommendations appreciated

Thanks
  
Post #197313312th Aug 2018 7:11 am
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L319
 


Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

I believe 18" will fit a standard D3 V8
  
Post #197314912th Aug 2018 8:37 am
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sarumlight
 


Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Punctures from flints happen quite a lot on the plain. There are also plenty of random bits of metal around, sadly some of it put there deliberately. I think all the all-terrain tyres are affected, certainly I’ve had a puncture in a Duratrac, and seen new ATRs ruined. I never had a puncture when I was running on MT/Rs although one got sliced through to the chords: If you don’t drive on the motorway mud tyres might be a better bet.

Best thing you can do I reckon is carry a second spare wheel and something to spread the load under the jack.
  
Post #197315312th Aug 2018 9:19 am
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Bushwanderer
 


Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
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Australia 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 S Manual Buckingham BlueDiscovery 3

L319 wrote:
I believe 18" will fit a standard D3 V8


I don't believe that's true.

The only 18" wheels that will fit are Compomotive and, here in Australia, the new steel Tuffant.
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Post #197342812th Aug 2018 10:36 pm
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LT
 


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^OE LR 18” rims will fit all D3 models fitted with the standard V8 brakes.
You’re correctly referring to the D4. Thumbs Up
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Post #197343112th Aug 2018 11:19 pm
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Bushwanderer
 


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Apologies LT, You're right.
 The Bearded Dragon  
Post #197343212th Aug 2018 11:42 pm
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bimblephish
 


Member Since: 21 Jul 2016
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Thanks for the advice guys, think I’ll keep my eyes open for a set of spare wheels (just need to work out where to store them!). In the mean time the new AT/+ look interesting
  
Post #197375714th Aug 2018 5:49 am
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lynalldiscovery
 


Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Metropolis LE Auto Bonatti GreyDiscovery 3

I dont know if you know but you can get tyre repair glue for cuts and splits etc?
  
Post #197376014th Aug 2018 6:21 am
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bimblephish
 


Member Since: 21 Jul 2016
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Interesting- do you have a specific product you can recommend?
  
Post #197381014th Aug 2018 9:15 am
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lynalldiscovery
 


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This is what we use at work on the trucks and Ive used it on many a car tyre with great success.
But you need the applicator and spare nozzles as the nozzles are one use only, so that at least 50 quid just to start!
Use it more than once and it has paid for itself straight away, same as the diy puncture repair kits.
Unlike tyre dough of years gone by this stuff lasts well and of course can be used for all sorts.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rema-Tip-Top-Ty...SwuXNbbcu8
  
Post #197394614th Aug 2018 3:43 pm
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