Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
Tread plates - anyone tried these ?
I'm looking for some tread plates to cover the sills which are already showing some wear.
I wanted some that cover the edge so was steering away from the OEM style (or the quality china specials) as they don't cover the edge. Also did not want anything with writing on, i.e. no blingy "DISCOVERY" badging etc. and did not want the full chrome look.
After a bit of searching I found these which appear to fit the bill..
Although just tape I like the look. Been on 6 months now & no sign of wear.
7th Aug 2015 10:23 am
DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1034
look same as mine.
carefully fitted with 3m tape but when wearing field boots or wellies i often catch the lip overhang and rip the damn thing off! the chrome infill has come out on drivers door which i presume is due to frequent above issue!
i wanted ones that covered the leading edge of door as my last d4 had LR ones and the paint still scratcheh on rim of tread area.XC90 T8 R Design Pro
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7th Aug 2015 10:34 am
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4401
Be careful of going over lip. I had some fitted once that compromised the water tightness.SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
7th Aug 2015 11:15 am
ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
Quote:
i often catch the lip overhang and rip the damn thing off!
ok thanks - sounds like they might be a bit delicate then ? or do you think the wear and tear to be reasonable ?Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
7th Aug 2015 11:16 am
ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
hmmm - sounds like the "lip" idea might not be a good one. Maybe will look again at the OEM ones and just touch-in and edge scratches .....
Will also think about the tape. I prefer something that looks original though.Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
7th Aug 2015 11:20 am
DaveC
Member Since: 29 Sep 2009
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1034
only ever clobber them with big boots on, think Hawke do a set of thick vinyl that look to wrap over leading edge giving required protection that aren't too blingy!XC90 T8 R Design Pro
MY14 D4 HSE Lux (sadly gone)
Mariana Black with Ivory interior and lots of toys!
7th Aug 2015 11:33 am
ThatMartinChap
Member Since: 06 Nov 2007
Location: Deepest Darkest Berkshire
Posts: 696
I like the Hawke ones - originally i discounted them becaaue the Hawke lettering was white or grey or something - have seen some now with black lettering so thats fine.... will probably go for those instead. Thanks for the tip Also Gone : MY14 D4 SDV6 HSE : Barolo Black + Almond
Sadly Gone : MY08 D3 TDV6 HSE : Stornoway + Alpaca + Privacy + BAS Remap
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