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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
As stated, the outer diameter is the same. Originally (and maybe still) all the FR2 spare wheels were 17", irrespective of fitted road wheel size. Lots of discussion on here in other threads. Would fail an MoT, but fine as a get-you-home spare. I would take it easy though, as handling could be affected. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone 300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease 200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France FR2 TD4 GS - Gone FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge. |
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17th Feb 2016 4:38 pm |
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Nick42 Member Since: 10 Mar 2011 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 29 |
No it isn't, its illegal and an MOT failure. Tyres fitted to the same axle should have the same aspect ratio, the only exception is a properly marked (normally painted red) and speed restricted space saver tyre, which is legal but still won't get you through an MOT. |
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17th Feb 2016 5:57 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
I stand corrected, although that is I think contradicted in other threads. The original FL2 spare was a black 17" steel wheel, not a space saver, marked with a 50mph speed restriction and with either the standard tyre or, sometimes, one slightly narrower. Thanks for the input. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
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17th Feb 2016 11:44 pm |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4906 |
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Not in Australia, distances are too much. My car came with a spare exactly the same, so 5 alloy rims & I bought a 2nd matching alloy rims so I have 2 spares. Just had too many punctures over the years. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device! Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18 |
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18th Feb 2016 4:41 am |
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RichP Member Since: 21 Sep 2014 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 1369 |
Yes but we get people here driving 500m just to drop the kids off to school! |
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18th Feb 2016 6:18 am |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
Bloody hell repaired tyre is flat
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18th Feb 2016 3:34 pm |
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Hippo Member Since: 23 Feb 2014 Location: uk Posts: 140 |
When you put a spare wheel in the boot is there anything securing the jack in place which I believe locates/lives within the spare wheel? Hippo's videos - Honorary Tratterer |
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20th Feb 2016 10:33 pm |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
Either there is a plastic insert which has cutouts for the jack, brace and wheelnut key, or there is a second screw which goes through a washer welded to the jack and holds jack and brace in place. I have had both. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
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20th Feb 2016 10:42 pm |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
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20th Feb 2016 11:56 pm |
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LR NUT Member Since: 12 May 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 4350 |
Update the tyre now has finally been fixed again and is leak free. Turns out the new valve was leaking from the inside of the tyre. MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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28th Feb 2016 10:27 am |
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Lightwater Member Since: 21 Aug 2014 Location: Sydney Northern Beaches Posts: 4906 |
Pathetic! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!
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28th Feb 2016 10:36 am |
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