Thread: Won’t be retro...

Originally Posted by TB

Green with a white roof! Now that’s retro and I love it.

Hmm, didn't think about that, maybe in person might be ok

Looks like out could be a facelifted D4, but I guess we know thats kinda what it is.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

.... we know pilots are running 32s, so without a lift 34s would fit here no probs imo remembering 2 inches increase is only 1 inch on each side.

Really, I don't recall confirmation of 32" as factory size. I doubt it.
D3/D4 factory size 30" > 31.5" common aftermarket size with minor arch rubbing > 32" can be done but some mods required.
D5 factory size is 31" and I reckon most likely to be same for Defender. And if so, 33" may be difficult to fit.
I think sizes around 32" will be where things end up, hopefully with 18" possible.

Scott

Still wondering about tyrrs. The Slovakia shot doesn't reek 32 inch tyres. Cheers

Sadly nothing about this pic appeals to me.

We have bought two defenders from new, a puma and tdi which we still own. I quite like the look of the new disco's, even the back bits, so I am not completely adverse to the new designs. We need a new car with more power and comfort but which still retains serious off-road capability and practical load carrying and towing ability. But I am not going to pay 100k for a car. So I was greatly looking forward to the new defender and have been wondering whether to put down a deposit. But now.... meh!

I don't really want all the fancy electronics but accept that it is inevitable. I may still be won over if it ticks all my other boxes but it is not looking good so far. G wagons are looking more appealing every minute and my money would probably go there if the professional had 5 seats and it did not fail my 100k test. As I am definitely not going to join all the other dual cab sheep I am really running out of options. ..... oh well long live the tdi!
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Central windscreen wiper.

Cheers

Originally Posted by LRD414

Really, I don't recall confirmation of 32" as factory size. I doubt it.
D3/D4 factory size 30" > 31.5" common aftermarket size with minor arch rubbing > 32" can be done but some mods required.
D5 factory size is 31" and I reckon most likely to be same for Defender. And if so, 33" may be difficult to fit.
I think sizes around 32" will be where things end up, hopefully with 18" possible.

Scott

Tyres on moab trucks were 32s, ill dig up the pic

Edit: here ya go, plus some other shots that are probs 19 or 18s

Originally Posted by ozscott

Central windscreen wiper.

Cheers

Yes, that's interesting. Long blade too.