Hi and wanted

[Scary]

Thought I should introduce myself.

We have a 2007 D3 SE V6 in Java Black.

Bought it around 6 months ago and have been very happy.

Unfortunatley the car came some ridiculous 22 inch wheels and ugly to boot!

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We are in Perth.

Thought I would attach some pics of the D3 so you can all laugh at the hideous rims.:eek:

We well an truly upgraded from a Jeep Grand Cherokee although some say I just must be a sucker for punishment - but so far - touch wood - nothing but enjoyment.

[Mick_Marsh]

Nice D3.
It does look a bit like a pimp-mobile with those wheels.
There is a markets section on this forum which you could advertise on.

[101RRS]

17" Wheels like these - a nice charcoal powder coat and they would look great on your D3 when offroad.

LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 3 STEEL WHEELS 17X7 (eBay item 230570288627 end time 04-Feb-11 11:49:03 AEDST) : Cars, Bikes, Boats (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/LAND-ROVER-DISCOVERY-3-STEEL-WHEELS-17X7-/230570288627?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35af0f65f3)

Garry

[jonesy63]

Hi Scary - welcome!

A couple of points regarding those wheels... the tyres and the 22" wheels are probably not weight rated - so don't have any accidents, or your insurance company won't pony up! :eek:

Also check the weight rating on the 20" wheels. There are options for the tyres in that size.

Re 18" wheels, as Garry says - 17" steels are great for rough stuff.

17" alloys are ok too and lighter - but not as strong as steels. There are aftermarket or factory options for these.

18" alloys are good - but there are no MT tyre options unless you go way oversize. So if you're happy with ATs for offroad - good option. Ring around a few wheel shops for 18" - like the one that sell those gangsta wheels :D

Cheers,
Rob

[NomadicD3]

Hi Scary , welcome to the site. I have just been going down the same road re tyres. i got a vehicle with 19" rims and whilst they are great around town they truly are awful, i mean unsuitable for real offroad. I to am in Perth and have just ordered ally 17's from triumph rover spares in SA. $300 per rim + del. or you can pick up steel rims for about $120 - $180/rim. I know there is a set of steels available in osbourne park, not very sexy as rims go but much more abuse friendly:) and you can get them painted any colour you want.
Also you may want to read the threads about the auto gearbox servicing,wheel bearings and CV joint/shafts
Better to be educated than broke :D
Great looking vehicle BTW.
good luck
Nomad

[CSBrisie]

Call Barbagallo Tyres in Osborne Park; I have bought wheels there for my D3 (sold) and my D4. Paid around $250 a rim. He gets people tradng 18 and 19's in on..well 22's!

[Scary]

Hi Scary - welcome!

A couple of points regarding those wheels... the tyres and the 22" wheels are probably not weight rated - so don't have any accidents, or your insurance company won't pony up! :eek:


Cheers,
Rob

Actually they are the correct load rated tyres and the rims also check out - I had some issues with the dealer post purchase so I checked this off personally just in case it was something else to add to the list!

[Scary]

Cheers for that.

What 17 inch rubber did you get if I may ask?

[slug_burner]

That looks a neat car, even with the 22".

[NomadicD3]

Cheers for that.

What 17 inch rubber did you get if I may ask?\

Hey Scary, Does seem like it's me you're asking:D. I put some BFG Km2 245/70/17 on back order, they're due here in the first week in feb. I see alot of the guys run the 265/70/17 and i did consider them however i plan on doing touring not offroading for the challenge of it.
Did you have a read of the threads about auto servicing?Short version of all the threads is if your vehicle has between 80-120k on it get a service done. I have finally gotten onto someone who will do what i want done for a reasonable price.
Scary may i ask where you bought your car ie which dealer?
Cheers ND3

[Scary]

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Hey Scary, Does seem like it's me you're asking:D. I put some BFG Km2 245/70/17 on back order, they're due here in the first week in feb. I see alot of the guys run the 265/70/17 and i did consider them however i plan on doing touring not offroading for the challenge of it.
Did you have a read of the threads about auto servicing?Short version of all the threads is if your vehicle has between 80-120k on it get a service done. I have finally gotten onto someone who will do what i want done for a reasonable price.
Scary may i ask where you bought your car ie which dealer?
Cheers ND3

Got the car from Southern Landrover - very good nick and not quite 60k on the clock when we bought it - I have a free service (following a fight with the dealer) due (6 months not km's) next month and had the extended 3 year warranty included in the purchase so I think? I am locked into dealer servicing for a little while.

thanks for the info on the 17's - I am thinking of heading this way for trips down south as the in laws have a house in Bremmer bay and we do a bit of beach and sand driving when down there

[Normthe1]

Apologies for the hijack...

Nomad, where did you find to get your tranny serviced?


Norm

[gghaggis]

Apologies for the hijack...

Nomad, where did you find to get your tranny serviced?


Norm

You can try Kevin at RoverTech in Bentley - he has all the diagnostic gear + the right auto trans fluid.

Cheers,

Gordon