Thread: Just bought 6 - 18' wheels for my Discovery 4

A big thanks to everyone who has taken a genuine interest in these wheels and provided technical advice and support.

So Strop and I had both made purchases for these wheels have both gone back to BEARMACH with the information and in particular the photos from apom and info from LRD414.
The advertised wheels will not fit the 3ltr D4 as advertised and both Lawrence and I will be getting our refunds tonight and another AURLO member who is currently chatting on line will be advised that they will not fit.

So thanks to all who have given advice, to those who hoped it was true, just a reminder that when ordering overseas, do what I did and documented all discussions and ask specific questions regarding what you want and get it in writing.

I must admit that BEARMACH had come back quickly, they have called me 5 times over the weekend, were extremely apologetic and had not realised that the Australian D4 from 2010 had larger brakes.
If in any doubt give them the VIN so they can Topix you vehicle, which is how we found this.

Thanks again guys..

Email tonight from Bearmach Director.


Bearmack appology.jpg

While these wheels won't fit mine.... I'm definitely impressed by the professional and rapid response from Bearmach.

Thanks for at least trying Tony.

Originally Posted by Tony V

...... had not realised that the Australian D4 from 2010 had larger brakes ....

Good result but that's not accurate. All 3.0L engine vehicles have the larger brakes in the UK, North America and here, as well as the V8 engine vehicles.
So while their response now is good this never should have happened in the first place.
It amazes me that these companies (this isn't the first time something like this has happened) aren't very aware of this long standing and well known restriction.

Cheers,
Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

Good result but that's not accurate. All 3.0L engine vehicles have the larger brakes in the UK, North America and here, as well as the V8 engine vehicles.
So while their response now is good this never should have happened in the first place.
It amazes me that these companies (this isn't the first time something like this has happened) aren't very aware of this long standing and well known restriction.

Cheers,
Scott

Yes my thoughts also.
Chris

I use microcat daily and constantly find errors. Topix is the only accurate system. I can see how they made the mistake.... but good service in rectifying/ refunding and taking responsibility. Sadly lacking in this ' not my fault' world we live in. ..

Originally Posted by justinc

I use microcat daily and constantly find errors. Topix is the only accurate system. I can see how they made the mistake.... but good service in rectifying/ refunding and taking responsibility. Sadly lacking in this ' not my fault' world we live in. ..

Microcat doesn't actually say that they fit all models, just that they are a part number that is listed for D4s starting at vehicle 00001 (which is true, for the 2.7 and 4.0 vehicles in that VIN range)- the Microcat excuse is a cop out for 1. not knowing how Microcat lists parts in relation to VIN range/model, and 2. not knowing the very well documented issue with the 3.0/5.0 brakes and blindly following their misguided translation of Microcat.

Microcat is misleading in not noting that they do not fit the 3.0. In other areas, such as the MY11/12 L322, in some instances there are notations on rim descriptions as to what brakes they will fit over but amongst them are rims from earlier models that do not have the qualification. The D4 rim in question was a D3 rim for which there were no restrictions at the time but the description was left unqualified when included in the D4 section.