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  1. 13th December 2013, 06:26 PM #1
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    JUST UPGRADED TO A RRS, TYRE FITMENT QUESTION???

    Hi All

    I've just upgraded my D3 2005 coil sprung to a 2009 RRS 2.7TDV6, very nice.

    For the D3 I have a set of BMW X5 rims shod with Maxxis Bighorns 265/70/17's and plan to be able to use these on the RRS.

    Was thinking about getting rods for the suspension, but are there any other problems fitting these? The D3 had a coil lift and they just fitted.

    I know this has been done a few times on the forum, but couldn't find the threads, appreciate some info.

    Thanks Kingo

    PS. maybe I should now post a pic or 2 to show it off.
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  2. 15th December 2013, 10:01 PM #2
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    Some info would be much appreciated, fitting Maxxis Bighorns 265/70/17's onto a Range Rover Sport 2.7tdv6.

    Are there any problems or modifications required?

    Thanks Andrew
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  3. 16th December 2013, 12:17 AM #3
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    No idea about the rims from the X5.... the tyre size should fit with appropriate 17 rims on the 2.7, wouldn't fit the 3ltr brakes too big.

    Rods in my opinion are a no brainer cheapest lift you can buy Liams is also an option but a tad more expensive.

    Sure others will be along to express prefs.

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  4. 16th December 2013, 04:07 AM #4
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    FWIW - The RRS is essentially a D3 underneath, just 6" shorter. There are some subtle differences but a lot of what you can do to a D3, you can also do to the RRS.

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    Thanks for the replies, I knew the RRS and D3 shared underpinnings, but thought it had been mentioned that the RRS required a minor modification or 2 to make the tyres fit inside the wheel arch. They were a tight fit on the D3 and the rear left scrubbed slightly when the suspension was well compressed.
    Does anyone know if this is the case on the RRS, the Maxxis Bighorns are 807mm in diameter?
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  6. 16th December 2013, 08:51 AM #6
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    If you have a spare 2 or 3 hours to spare there is heaps on this issue in the RRS/D3 section - have a look in the stickies.

    From what I understand they should fit though the inner guards may touch so a heat gun might be needed to adjust the shape of the inner guard.

    The issue is not so much if they fit in normal use but what happens if the car has to go down to the bump stops (lower than access height) where the wheels may not be able to turn at all.

    Take the time to have a read the section - there is lots of information.

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