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18" Standard Rims, But 19" Spare.
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Alan G
 


Member Since: 15 Oct 2008
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Scotland 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
18" Standard Rims, But 19" Spare.

Just wondered is it the norm for LR to supply thier spare alloys at a different size to the 4 road wheels?

Bought an 08 and it has 4 x 18 inch alloys, but when i checked the spare, it is branded as a 19 inch.

Just thought what a mess, especially having to buty an odd size tyre. I'd much prefer all 18's??

Would i be within my rights to go back and ask them to exchange the spare?  
Post #38603510th Dec 2008 5:04 pm
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Jimbob Squarepants
 


Member Since: 27 Oct 2007
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Manual Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

I would take it back and insist they supply an 18" spare.

I'm assuming it's an alloy wheel and not a spacesaver. If you do get a puncture, at best it's inconvenient because you have swap the original wheel again once the puncture is fixed. At worst, it could be dangerous driving with a mix of wheel sizes. Too much intellectual firepower can damage your common sense.  
Post #38604010th Dec 2008 5:10 pm
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Is the spare full size or a space saver?
If a space saver 19" is normal, overall diameter (rim + tyre) is the same as 18" either way but if it is full size it should be the same as the others The End  
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timd3
 


Member Since: 30 Nov 2006
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United Kingdom 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

alan

i have the Type 2 - 10 spoke alloys on mine, and when I had a puncture and used the spare - my son realised it was a Type 1 - 5 spoke (all 18s).

The original dealer told me to source a matching new Type 2 wheel & tyre from a local dealer (as original supplying dealer was 100 miles away) and they would pay in full for the replacement. I got to keep the "spare" spare!

Further evidence that they can and do balls it up - but a good dealer will sort it.

cheers, Tim 2007 TDV6SE Auto Stornoway Grey - now sold...  
Post #38643011th Dec 2008 12:55 am
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Alan G
 


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Scotland 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I have the type 2 style, 10 spoke alloys, in 18'S.

The spare is definatly a full size 19".

I will raise the issue with the dealer.

Thank you.  
Post #38648011th Dec 2008 9:14 am
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