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Thread: Upgrade Questions 2012 SDV6 RRS to 2016-17 SDV8 RRS

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    Upgrade Questions 2012 SDV6 RRS to 2016-17 SDV8 RRS

    Hi all, hoping someone can provide some answers to the following questions re the SDV8.

    WHEELS /TYRES: Do the new Discovery 235/65 R19 fit a SDV8 or what is next best option for off road. I currently run MAXXIS 255/55 R19 on the 2012 SDV6 and they are great.

    DIFF: I read somewhere that the SDV8 had both center and rear auto locking diffs ... is that true.

    FUEL Tank capacity: What year models have the 105ltr tank as I tow a 3 ton van so the extra fuel is a big help planning trips.

    TOW Hitch: Do 2015 SDV8 and newer ALL have Tow hitch or is that a retro fit option.

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    Best to have 20" and fit one of the several 275/55R20 options because only 2 mild AT exist in 255/60R19, assuming 19s fit.
    MY12 RRV 4.4 TDV8 AB, +LLAMS, +e-diff, +ACC stop/go. Produce LLAMS for LR/RR, Jeep GC/Dodge Ram
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    Thanks Graeme, I’ll explore the 20” options

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    Hi Orangepop,
    DIFF - all V8 (petrol and diesel)in RRS in my16-17 have the Dynamic Response / Torque vectoring with centre and rear active diffs.
    FUEL - my16 v8 has 105 lt tank (petrol and diesel), MY17 has 86 l tank in Diesel, plus Ad-blue. Petrol V8 still has 105 l tank in My17.
    TOW Hitch - this was an option at time of purchase - $950. I understand that this can be retro fit, (mine came with the tow hitch receiver so I am not fully across it) but you will probably want to use original RRS electrics. I am sure others will chime in.
    Gone - RRS SE SDV6 with Dynamic MY15.5 Yulong White, with LLAMS

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    Thanks Gregz , great info Upgrade Questions 2012 SDV6 RRS to 2016-17 SDV8 RRS

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    My MY16 SVD 8 came with tow hitch installed and seems to work well. I only tow a trailer so not sure how it would be with a van. All the other info posted is correct for the SVD 8.

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