Thread: Legality of aftermarket 17" rims for D3

Graeme,
Thanks for your reply.

I wouldn't rely on the LR socket, either.

I have bought a single-hex deep socket (actually for a rattle-gun) for the LR wheels and would be looking for something similar if I get the 13/16" nuts.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Got my wheel nuts today. Threw the rims on and went for a drive. I didn't realise how noisy my GGs have gotten.

I think I'll get Cooper STs 245/70/R17s fitted next week

Very good! I look forward to being able to fit mine.

Hi djh,
Good work

It sounds like Graeme's nut specification is sound.

Best Wishes,
Peter

Well I drove all the way to work today and no wheels fell off so its looking good so far!

Hi djh,
Are you using the LR nut torque spec. of 140Nm, or other?

Best Wishes,
Peter

It might be worthwhile comparing LR's 140nm with the X5 torque specs, considering the X5 uses the taper rather than LR's flat surface yet uses the same stud/bolt 14mm diameter and 1.5mm pitch. What torque for the BB-6 rims for the D3 that also use a taper? BB-6 taper might not be 60 degrees especially since the holes were modified to obtain more thread engagement.

I used 140nm when I put the rims on. I don't know what the tyre place did when I got the Coopers fitted yesteday.

The STs seem ok so far. A bit more road noise then I was hoping for but then they are a bit more aggressive. Its nothing another notch on the volume dial can't fix.