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BarryvJ
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Mossel Bay
Posts: 8

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3
Change of Wheels

Hi to everyone on this great website,

I have just returned to SA after many years in Europe and brought a Disco 3 that I bought in the UK with me to Mosselbaai. The vehicle still has its factory fitted 19" rims with Goodyear Wrangler M+S tyres on it which have done only about 17,000 kilometers. My Disco friends have advised that I should change this to no more than 18" wheels since I want to get into off-road mode and enjoy this beautiful country of ours. I am therefore looking for someone interested in doing a swap of my 19" wheels for a set of 18" ones, including the spare of course. I am also looking for a reliable 4x4 fitment center in my area. Any ideas will be much appreciated.  
Post #69425918th Sep 2010 4:25 pm
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Frans@yamorna
 


Member Since: 20 Jan 2010
Location: Tzaneen
Posts: 109

South Africa 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Vienna GreenDiscovery 3

Hi Barry,
Welcome,great to have you on board!!!!Sure is a great site and am convinced you will find it very informative.
Groete,
Frans  
Post #69432918th Sep 2010 7:38 pm
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Rencolyn
 


Member Since: 26 Feb 2008
Location: Knysna
Posts: 212

South Africa 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Atacama SandDiscovery 3

Hi Barry, welcome to our area. You looking for a excellent 4x4 fitment center then try LA Sport in George, Tel # 044 878 2111 or Norman on his cell 083 278 0957. I have known him for ages and he has done most of my add-ons. (This is not a commercial add!)

Mention my name.

Ren Ren Colyn
TDV6 HSE  
Post #69440019th Sep 2010 1:45 am
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BarryvJ
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Mossel Bay
Posts: 8

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Thanks for the responses Frans & Ren. I will certainly get in touch with Norman at LA Sport, I checked their website and it looks very comprehensive.

Barry  
Post #69466119th Sep 2010 8:09 pm
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054

South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

FWIW you can go down to 17 " on the TDV6  
Post #69466819th Sep 2010 8:24 pm
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BarryvJ
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Mossel Bay
Posts: 8

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Heine, I have noticed that on some of the threads. Not sure I understand the advantage of 17" over 18". Can you elaborate please.  
Post #69467219th Sep 2010 8:30 pm
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Roel
 


Member Since: 16 Aug 2008
Location: home
Posts: 1215

Netherlands 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Tangiers OrangeDiscovery 3

The more rubber, the more the tyre can follow the terrain resulting in better grip and less tyre and rim damage. Roel

1997 Camel Trophy Disco ex-P101JWK (traded it for a Britains 42101)
1984 90 TD5
2005 G4 Disco 3 BN55WPT

Also member of club MTR
and Club Faultmate

Interested in my 4x4 history see my website: www.mudmachine.webklik.nl
Sorry it's in Dutch and with google translator it gets funny.  
Post #69471219th Sep 2010 9:16 pm
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Also you will find a bigger more freely available range of off road tyres in 17 " . Remember a smaller rim means a bigger tyre size which also allows for a bigger footprint when deflated for sand and mud driving  
Post #69471919th Sep 2010 9:43 pm
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MJW267
 


Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: Bishops Stortford, UK
Posts: 6

19" 255/50s  
Post #69476420th Sep 2010 7:33 am
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MJW267
 


Member Since: 19 Sep 2010
Location: Bishops Stortford, UK
Posts: 6

apologies, wrong chat  
Post #69476620th Sep 2010 7:34 am
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heine
 


Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
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South Africa 2009 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Alaska WhiteDiscovery 3

Was wondering what that was about Laughing  
Post #69476820th Sep 2010 7:35 am
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BarryvJ
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Mossel Bay
Posts: 8

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Thanks again for the responses, at least those in point. I will be hunting for the 17' or 18' rims then.

Barry  
Post #69489120th Sep 2010 2:14 pm
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Todd3
 


Member Since: 28 May 2010
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 2

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3
19" rims for D3

Hi Barry, if you haven't already swopped the 19" rims, I may be interested in buying them. Are they from the HSE? Do you have pictures and are they in good condition?

Todd
t.gaine@radioholland.net Todd
D3 V8 HSE  
Post #7116483rd Nov 2010 6:26 pm
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BarryvJ
 


Member Since: 05 Sep 2010
Location: Mossel Bay
Posts: 8

South Africa 2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 3

Hi Todd, still hunting for other wheels. I will contact you by email to discuss.
Cheers
Barry  
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