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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
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| SE 18" alloys - anyone else want a second spare? |
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I know some of you AU guys have recommended using a replacement 17" rims and Cooper tyres or similar, but I think I have decided to stick to the 18" wheels with 255/60R18 tyres when my D3 arrives. Partly the decision was made because Coopers and Mickey Thompson (and some others) are indicating that they will have LT all terrain tyres in appropriate sizes by about the time I wear out the Goodyear originals.
I intend on having two spares. The thinking here is that this tyre size will be rare for a few years to come in the AU outback, and it appears to be 'best practise' these days to take a pair of spares.
So it comes down to getting another 18" wheel. (I have also considered taking another tyre alone on the basis that I am more likely to find a fitter than I am a supply and fit in the middle of the country).
So far I have not found a suitable after-market 18" wheel. Suitable means appropriate load rating, PCD=5/120, Offset=53P. In fact no-one seems to make an 18" rim suitable for anything heavier than a Falcadore.
Land Rover quoted $1652 and told me it was cost price (Yes for one only). And all the obvious wreckers don't have any yet.
So I was wondering how many of the Aussie guys on this forum would be interested in a second 18" spare? How much would you be prepared to pay?
For example one of our GB cousins had a full set (5) for ~GBP700 (~AUD2000). Clearly there are costs to get them out here and I haven't done the work on that yet.... If there were 5 of us wanting one more each it might just be a worthwhile exercise....
I might also have a lead on a crowd in Sydney who add 'bling'. Aparently they do 22" rims and trade the 18", but don't like breaking a set (of 4). Could be a option also..
Any takers? D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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 7th Jul 2006 5:06 am |
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PCH
Member Since: 12 Jan 2005
Location: Anywhere but work
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Haggis,
PM Stevo68. He is after a full set of 18" wheels so maybe you can strike something up if you need to bring in a s/h set from the UK or if you find a set from a blinged D3.
Chris 2011 Discovery 4 (MY12) SDV6 HSE with General Grabber AT's, Traxide Aux Battery system, custom rear drawers and Autosafe half height cargo barrier
Gone - 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE
ARB Bull Bar, Warn 9.5XP Winch, IPF D/Lights, Cooper STT's, LR Raised Air Intake, Traxide aux battery system, custom drawers and half height Autosafe cargo barrier, Mitchell Bros 4x4 tow hitch
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| 7th Jul 2006 9:15 am |
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PSC
Member Since: 01 May 2006
Location: Johannesburg
Posts: 255
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Haggis,
Just make sure they have the same spoke pattern, unless you dont mind having one odd looking rim. I say this as in ZA the V8 SE's have 10 spoke rims (18") vs 5 spokes on the TDV6 SE (18"), I'm not sure if they differentiate in other parts of the world
-- Paul
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| 7th Jul 2006 5:02 pm |
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Discovery343
Member Since: 22 Jul 2005
Location: Hobart Tasmania Australia
Posts: 55
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| SE 18" alloys - anyone else want a second spare? |
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I have 5 18 inch wheels which I do not need if anyone wants them. Have not got my head around the price but would think $A350 each and you pay the freight would suit me. Tyres have only done about 3000 kms. TDV6 SE pattern wheels if you are interested. 05 Discovery 3 SE TDV6 Chawton White with roof rails, driving lights, steel side protection rails. Rego: DISCO3
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| 7th Jul 2006 5:45 pm |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 126
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A couple of PMs dispatched... Thanks for the leads.
And thanks for the reminder on spoke patterns varying over the globe. D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 8th Jul 2006 4:45 am |
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catweasel
Member Since: 05 May 2006
Location: Bundaleer
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| Re: SE 18" alloys - anyone else want a second spare? |
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Discovery343 wrote:I have 5 18 inch wheels
I assume being the SE they are five spoke wheels
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| 8th Jul 2006 6:13 am |
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Disco Nick
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Perth
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Haggis
from your original question
"So I was wondering how many of the Aussie guys on this forum would be interested in a second 18" spare? How much would you be prepared to pay?
Any takers?[/quote]
I live in Perth and I'm after a spare 18" Rim for a trip North on the 21st of July so if you have a few spares by now I'd be interested and if you don't I'd be happy to work with you in getting some.
Nick 
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| 11th Jul 2006 6:56 am |
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Boofrmb
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: Northern NSW
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| Re: SE 18" alloys - anyone else want a second spare? |
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Hi Discovery343
Any Chance that u still have a spare one.
Rob 2006 Disco 3 TDV6 SE in Zambezi Silver
1948 Series 1 SWB Soft Top in Standard green
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| 6th Aug 2006 9:21 am |
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rover3
Member Since: 13 Feb 2007
Location: Geelong
Posts: 17
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Its a long time ago but how did you go getting a spare 18" have just got my new D3 and would like a second spare for a trip mid year.
Regards
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| 18th Mar 2007 10:54 am |
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simon_arch1
Member Since: 10 Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Posts: 502
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Ditto - if there is a second spare going for 350 plus frieght somewhere in Aust - I'd be in...
cheers,
Simon D3 - Buckingham Blue, SE, TDV6, 06 model; chipped; underbody armour; Mickey Thompson ATZ 275/65-18 AND MAXXIS Bighorn muddies; rear wheel carrier from 4x4intelligence.com; iPOD aux connection! GME 3200 UHF - aerial mounted on wheel carrier ; LR roof rails/cross bars; Autosafe cargo barrier, Safari Snorkel; Traxide - aux battery; ARB bull bar with Tigerz11 winch; Lightforce 240 XGT driving lights (mitchell bros tow hitch to come)
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| 20th Mar 2007 11:11 pm |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 126
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some of you have a PM.... D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 24th Mar 2007 12:53 pm |
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jh972
Member Since: 19 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 37
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And I'm sertainly interested in 4 more 18" wheels, if anyone still has a supply.....
Cheers,
John
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| 25th Mar 2007 10:48 am |
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Haggis
Member Since: 26 Jun 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 126
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jh972 you have a PM D3 (06) SE TDV6, Rear Locker, Rear Air, ARB bar w/winch, Safari Snorkel, 110l aux fuel tank, Kaymar rear bar (twin wheel carrier), Black Widow rear storage system, Rhino rack, GME UHF, Codan HF, IPF HID lights, CSA Explorer 17" w/BFG Mud Terrain KM2 - see Australian 4WD Monthly #103
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| 25th Mar 2007 11:12 am |
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kenso
Member Since: 29 Aug 2006
Location: NSW
Posts: 111
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Hi all,
selling my 18" SE TDV6 wheels and tyres, LR wants $1500 for one! I will sell the lot (5) including one new spare for $2500 or $550 or 650 (with the new tyre) each. All rims in exc condition.
Kenso
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| 2nd Apr 2007 3:11 am |
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jh972
Member Since: 19 Feb 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 37
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Haggis,
You have a couple of PMs
jh972
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