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| Mastermind Member Since: 05 May 2011 Location: lisbon Posts: 2  
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WOW!! What a bus!! I have had issues with 265/75x16s rubbing on full lock & had to change tyres to resolve..
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5th May 2011 8:42pm |
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| defender75 Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 219 
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Why not adjust the bump stops? |
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5th May 2011 10:43pm |
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| Mastermind Member Since: 05 May 2011 Location: lisbon Posts: 2
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Mechanis adjusted stops and then broke a steering stop bolt 1 month later. Had to drill the hub to take broken bolt out..Pain..
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6th May 2011 8:40pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947  
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Loaded half a van load of display panels in the back, yet the motor tax office said it could not
carry goods as there was no room. This the reason it could not be taxed as a goods vehicle, go figure ! CR 
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18th May 2011 2:48pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947
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UPDATE ON THE TYRE ISSUE.
The dealer refused to adjust the stops to stop the tyre's rubbing on full lock and spent a huge amount of time telling me and proving their point that the tyres would not work on the car. They mentioned that the steering would not come back to centre if they adjusted the stops So instead of them sorting the problem which is less than 5 minutes work they took the line that the 265's are not recommended by LR and should be removed immediately as failure to do so could compromise the safety, performance and warranty of the vehicle. They even got me to sign a letter to this effect. I find it strange that they left the tyre's rubbing which of course is not great when the solution was so easy They also said that they could and would not check the tracking with the standard LR SVX alloys and 265 tyre's as this was like having 22's on a range rover ! and they were not prepared to drive the car as it was dangerous. The tyre's do of course fit ! and do not rub as the stops have been adjusted correctly. Live and Learn |
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18th May 2011 3:17pm |
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| mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143  
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typical main dealer idiots, 265 tyres are a land rover option and they will also supply a wheel cover for 265 tyres, i hate main dealers i`ve not met one with a brain yet ! LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE
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18th May 2011 3:32pm |
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| mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143
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check this link and look under wheel accessories http://www.landrover.com/gb/en/lr/defender/accessories/ LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE
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18th May 2011 3:35pm |
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| The Boy Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: East Northants Posts: 1459  
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Not sure 265's are still an option but they used to be.
I had the same from a dealer when they said I needed two trackrod ends replaced (not under waranty and 305 quid), I then took it to an independent who said they were fine and then to another dealer who also said they were fine. Bloody dealers! |
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18th May 2011 3:44pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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I bought a brand new Defender 90 in 1999 with 265 75X16 and that was only available in County spec' as that was due to the fitting of anti-roll bars. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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18th May 2011 3:50pm |
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| JSG Member Since: 12 Jul 2007 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2412 
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265 tyres don't currently show on the options list - they used to for a 90 but not a 110?
I asked my local main dealer if they could fit them as an option to mine when it arrives and they said I'd be better fitting them myself as there prices would be a lot higher (note they said they could). I then asked if changing to 265 from 235 would affect my warranty and they said it wouldn't. John http://www.hampshire4x4response.co.uk 2011 Tdci 110 CSW XS |
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18th May 2011 4:11pm |
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| CR Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 947
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mattlab,
I just looked at the link it appears you can get many different LR approved items to fit 265's !!!!!!!! very strange me thinks as they are "dangerous" Snow Chains - 235/65 and 265/75 R16 tyres Vinyl Wheel Cover – 265 R16 tyres (not shown) Part No: STC8487AA Locking Wheel Nut Kit for alloy wheels - 265 R16 tyres Part No: STC7623 |
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18th May 2011 5:38pm |
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| mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143
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yes chaps, your right, didn`t check the latest site before i ranted, i remembered seeing them on there a while back, it`s just annoying when dealers who you`d think should know what the`re talking about talk such
 . and all to many are like that. better off with a lot of the independants. LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE |
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18th May 2011 6:06pm |
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| mattlab Member Since: 16 May 2011 Location: suffolk Posts: 143
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anyway, black is best, but
to keep clean  LIFE`S TOO SHORT TO DRIVE A BORING VEHICLE |
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18th May 2011 6:11pm |
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| Wizard Sleeve Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Berkshire Posts: 25 
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Hey CR
Read this http://www.unfinishedman.com/startech-land...g-edition/ Notice the wheel and tyre combo on the Car Tell them they are idiots. 
Lee |
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19th May 2011 5:30pm |
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