Well that burst my bubble...
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Well that burst my bubble...
Some news ...........
I had the Italian Oz Racing 18" alloy rim sent over to test fit on a D4 3.0 Ltr at Trivets. NickW had mentioned that they advertised this rim as fitting "Discovery 4" models on their website. Unfortunately it didn't :(
Compomotive finally sent me a PD1880 rim all the way from the UK to test - it didn't fit either :(:(
I sent them back a modified engineering diagram of their rim showing what they would need to change to get it to fit, and they're considering if the changes could be made to their existing mold, so here's hoping.
For those who like to dream, some photos of my RRS with the custom steel 18" rims I had made:
Mis fotos
These rims are for off-road use only - they're not load rated (yet!) and their offset makes them legal in WA, but not in most Eastern States.
Cheers,
Gordon
They look the business. Thanks. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by gghaggis
They look very good Gordon,
Also looks from the piccy, that they just clear the front edge of the rear wheel arch.
But "Gee" they look good.;)
Some plastic had to be sacrificed for the greater good, but other than that, they actually flex right up into the wheel well! The front tyre at full lock rubs the chassis protrusion at the rear of the front wheel well, but only just and can be lived with for the occasional competiti.., er, off-road weekend :angel:Quote:
Originally Posted by sniegy
Cheers,
Gordon
G'Day Gordon,
Whilst having reviewed this and other thread/s and understand the original supplier [GMAX] can no longer fulfil the planned order for 18" RIMS -- regardless I am keen to register my interest for a set [6] of 18" rims for Disco 4 -- should you locate another supplier.
Having been a long term VW Treg V6 TDI owner, completing over 55,000 kms of outback treks with this vary capable 4x4, towing our Kimberley Kamper -- it's unlikely VW will import this fully featured [difflockers, air suspension etc] model in 2011. :(
Drove the new D4 and I am converted! :) Our next trek [Kakadu, Gulf etc] planned for June/July 2011....so try to sort out the D4 in advance.;)
Q. Was the cost on the custom made steel rims hideously expensive?
Q. Can you keep this thread updated in developments with other manufactures?
Q. Did hear through the LR dealer that someone was machining original TDI 2.7 rims 18" so as to fit around the larger TDI 3.0 calipers? Have you heard about this experiment?
Craig H.
No, haven't heard of that - I wouldn't think it would be easy as there's not much meat in the section of rim that needs to be changed, but you never know!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunyip_tdi
PM me your email addy and I'll add you to the notification list.
Cheers,
Gordon
May be possible but it would almost certainly be unroadworthy, the authorities don't permit much in the way of mods to rims and any such would would destroy the load rating.Quote:
Originally Posted by gghaggis
If you are happy to use steel wheels, get in contact with eastern wheel works
they will make up a wheel for you. They might even make up an alloy for you.
Other wheel works might do the same
Eastern Wheel Works told me some time ago they can't make a steel rim with offset that is legal in Victoria. Didn't enquire about an alloy!Quote:
Originally Posted by slug_burner