The 16" question aside, you can get 3 17" alloys for the cost of one of those steel wheels. So for me, it was an easy decision between cost versus potentially ruining a second hand alloy wheel.The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
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10th Feb 2009 6:46 am
mehari
Member Since: 14 Dec 2005
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It's obvious that if you can get 3 17" genuine alloy wheels for 100 euros, go for it... and why not with a brand new Mud Tyre on it, delivered free to your home and with a gentle kiss from cindy crawford...
The fact is.... that I could not even find the very first part of this scenario...
So let's be serious and compare what has to be compared: a genuine LR alloy (new: 400 € ?), BB performance reinforced alloys (300-ish €/piece) or these ones (say 100€).. if someone is now sufficiently desperate to give his disco for free, good for you but this is not a normal situation..A second D3 ! This time with all whistles and bells (Auto, 7seats, Diff Lock, RAI, all kinds of protections, winch, Extended range tank, iPod adapter....)
First time twice the same car ! and first time third car of the same brand !
I'm loving it !
10th Feb 2009 8:58 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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standard alloys have a 53mm offset, and a hub bore size of 72.6mm if thats any help
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10th Feb 2009 9:06 am
captain_sugar
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SJR wrote:
I am assuming that is each, in which case what advantage is there to be gained from paying £340 for a set of steel wheels against £200 for a set of genuine alloys off ebay
I'm not dismissing the point, just struggling to work out what the advantage is
I would love to buy a set of alloys at 200€. Just don't find them....Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
10th Feb 2009 11:22 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
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Posts: 1095
JF Lux wrote:
The 16" question aside, you can get 3 17" alloys for the cost of one of those steel wheels. So for me, it was an easy decision between cost versus potentially ruining a second hand alloy wheel.
So you can get them as cheap as 30 euros per wheel?
Please send me 4 second hand 18" alloys in good state.
I was offered 500£ for a set of 4 and did not buy them.Some people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
10th Feb 2009 11:26 am
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
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Mehari,
Could you post some pictures of your disco with the steel wheels (and tyres) on.
If it looks decent, I might be strongly interested.
ThanksSome people get by
With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
10th Feb 2009 11:30 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
Maybe someone on the forum near Northampton can help you out with collection and delivery if you want to buy them!
There are lots of sets of wheels come up on ebay, and plenty of wheels at £50 each(ish) sold in the for sale section of this site! I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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10th Feb 2009 11:38 am
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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Badly adverstised - deserves to end up with a low bid.
'cause they aren't Hurricanes,and dont fit a TD5.
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10th Feb 2009 12:25 pm
disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
these.....
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Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated Disco 3 TDV6 Aut. 7 seat, Zambezi silver, Privacy glass, Rosen A9 DVD, Tow-kit, K&N airfilter, Frontrunner Windcheetah + 4xHella Comet 550, tailgate ladder, 5 breaklights , Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal,
The 16" question aside, you can get 3 17" alloys for the cost of one of those steel wheels. So for me, it was an easy decision between cost versus potentially ruining a second hand alloy wheel.
So you can get them as cheap as 30 euros per wheel?
Please send me 4 second hand 18" alloys in good state.
I was offered 500£ for a set of 4 and did not buy them.
I got 4 secondhand 17" LR alloys with brand new Cooper STT's for 131GBP per corner (fitted and balanced). They came from AJS but I'm sure price for the wheels will match demand and availability. I not only had your ropes in the back of my car but 5 wheels and tyres as well...
18" are definately going to be more expensive The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
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It's obvious that if you can get 3 17" genuine alloy wheels for 100 euros, go for it... and why not with a brand new Mud Tyre on it, delivered free to your home and with a gentle kiss from cindy crawford...
The fact is.... that I could not even find the very first part of this scenario...
So let's be serious and compare what has to be compared: a genuine LR alloy (new: 400 € ?), BB performance reinforced alloys (300-ish €/piece) or these ones (say 100€).. if someone is now sufficiently desperate to give his disco for free, good for you but this is not a normal situation..
Mehari - post in the Wanted/For Sale section. When I was looking I got two offers for 17" at about the price ratio I mentioned.
I appreciate the problem is going to be getting them across the channel but don't underestimate the power of the D3 courier network It's worked for me within the UK; to Lux; and even from Ireland to me.The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
Damn...if I'd known that was possible I would have paid Andy @ AJS even more money... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
10th Feb 2009 3:48 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
JF Lux wrote:
I got 4 secondhand 17" LR alloys with brand new Cooper STT's for 131GBP
That's for sure... but hey - the tyre was second hand as well so I wasn't counting that in the price comparison above... The next American ex-pat that calls it a "truck" is going to find out what 2.7 tons feels like on their foot...
Club "yes, I too have had the EGR's replaced..."
Club "yes, I too have had the compressor replaced..."
Club "yes, I too once had the car at the dealer for a couple of weeksnearly 4 weeksover 4 weeks...5 weeks"
Club "yes, I too have had EPB failure..."
Club "yes, I too get mysterious bings and bongs..."
10th Feb 2009 4:49 pm
captain_sugar
Member Since: 05 Sep 2006
Location: Hradec Kralove
Posts: 1095
disco_doozle wrote:
these.....
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Mmmmh might look better with black wheel arches...
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With a little understanding
Some people get by
With a whole lot more
I don�t know
Why you gotta be so undemanding
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, Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal, 
might look better with black wheel arches...
