WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3638
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My dealer said that they would note the tyre damage on their system and if the tyres did wear faster than they should because of this damage they would put a claim into LR for them to be replaced.  1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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 11th Aug 2006 9:46 pm |
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Smarticus
Member Since: 01 Jan 2005
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 655
 
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I have just had my second new set of replacement tyres on the front of our D3. The first set of all 4 tyres wore out prematurely but I paid £300 to get all 4 replaced and realingned. That was back in June 2005 which was before LR admitted to their errors in factory set up. However when front set again wore out unevenly I got really stroppy with my dealer and insisted that they replace them at their (or LR's) cost. They have now done so, so I now have a brand new pair of Scorpions on the front (and a part worn set of Wranglers on the rear). Disco 4 TDV6HSE
Defender 200TDi CSW
RR Evoque
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| 11th Aug 2006 10:45 pm |
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blue meanie
D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
 
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..so now quite a few peeps have done some quite considerable miles, what is the generally accepted 'miles out of a set of tyres' rule of thumb measurement then? and theeeeennn......???
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| 11th Aug 2006 11:07 pm |
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lee01277
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: Shed
Posts: 821
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32k miles
less than 2mm "inside"
about 4 mm outside
Was the report from the garage today ..............Somewhere in-between my old D3 and what's to come next .........
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| 11th Aug 2006 11:09 pm |
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dylansdad
Member Since: 04 Apr 2006
Location: Solihull
Posts: 745
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at 27K mine still had 6mm... so Id say 40K plus? 2004 TDV6 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver
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| 11th Aug 2006 11:41 pm |
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andyv
Member Since: 21 Aug 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 9
 
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I just called my local dealer and mentioned the TSB# because I had issues with my tyres. They recently wheel-aligned mine but the wear got worst. What he told me was that this TSB# is not the US-models - eventhough my VIN# falls within the range. I wonder if he is just saying something to get round with it.
How would I contact the LR-US to confirm this TSB#?
thanks,
Andyv
LR3-SE7
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| 21st Aug 2006 2:22 am |
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aitchy
Member Since: 27 Sep 2005
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 130
 
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I have just left 1 of my badly worn tyres at the dealer and they seemed fairly Ok about compensation (to be confirmed) i will keep you all updated with proecss and progress. TDV6 HSE Buckingham Blue and still smiling
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| 21st Aug 2006 8:05 am |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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andyv wrote:I just called my local dealer and mentioned the TSB# because I had issues with my tyres. They recently wheel-aligned mine but the wear got worst. What he told me was that this TSB# is not the US-models - eventhough my VIN# falls within the range. I wonder if he is just saying something to get round with it.
How would I contact the LR-US to confirm this TSB#?
thanks,
Andyv
LR3-SE7
Andy, the TSB isn't listed on the NA version of GTR, however, the UK 'master' site lists it as:-
"No.LA204-008
31 July 2006
Subject/Concern: Discovery 3/LR3 - Uneven Tire Wear
Models:
Discovery 3 / LR3 Vin range: 5A300259-6A403382
Markets: All
Section: 204-00"
And is therefore applicable to the US....
ask your dealer to log on using 'rest of world' (although it may be a shock to them that human life prevails beyond the coasts of the US  ) and then everything should become clear
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| 21st Aug 2006 11:09 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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10forcash wrote:...(although it may be a shock to them that human life prevails beyond the coasts of the US ) and then everything should become clear
Including the knowledge that there IS a free world out there thats not as paranoid as the American administration is
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| 21st Aug 2006 11:22 am |
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LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
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andyv - when the dealer does finally locate said TSB (LA204-008 Discovery 3/LR3 - Uneven Tire Wear ) point out the reference to LR3 (North American markets only model) and the spelling of tyre as 'tire'.
That should convince him; even if he doesn't read down to where it says Markets: All
Good luck with a successful outcome, Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 21st Aug 2006 12:15 pm |
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andyv
Member Since: 21 Aug 2006
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 9
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I need help on this one. My dealership here in the Dallas area just told me I have to buy a new set of tyres and to have an alignment again (after I paid them to correct the issue 4 mos ago) even after I told them all these TSBs. Their say on the TSBs? they said it is just service instructions.
Meaning, they are not accepting responsibility of it nor trying to work something out with Land Rover.
What should be my next step? any help is highly appreciated. Thanks.
andyv
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| 29th Aug 2006 5:48 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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Call LR Customer Service and explain to them what the history is and what your concerns are.
-s
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| 29th Aug 2006 11:05 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
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Andyv,
So they are now admitting the TSB exists then?
Maybe they haven't read this bit:-
"Labour Time:
Operation Description Operation No. Time
Geometry alignment 57.65.04 2.70 hours
Repair/Claim Coding:
Causal Part: ALGN4W
ACES Condition Code: W6
Defect Code: "
As Simon suggests, escalate the issue to LRCS if the dealer is being 'difficult'
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| 30th Aug 2006 9:37 am |
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rak40
Member Since: 12 Oct 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 13
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I also had uneven tyre wire on the back tyres. I brougth it back to LR-dealer for service and, although they were aware that the early models needed re-allignment "early-on", at first they wanted me to pay for the re-alligment, but when I showed them the TSB they re-alligned my car free of charge. I also asked them to replace the worn tyres. They had to check with LR. I got reply back yesterday that LR declines to replace the worn tyres. I don't think this is right, since unusual wear was caused by factory fault. Anybody else in Australia had same experience, but got their tyres replaced free of charge ? I would like to hear.
RAK
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| 1st Sep 2006 3:09 am |
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LeighW
D3 Decade
Member Since: 31 Jan 2006
Location: Brisbane, AUS
Posts: 918
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RAK, my D3 had a free wheel alignment (and wheel rotation) at 12,000 km when I pointed out uneven tyre wear on both front and rear insides.
My tyre wear was not sufficient to warrant replacement (I also spoke to my independent tyre supplier about this) but the dealer is aware of my concerns.
In your case LRA may have not have agreed to replacement because:
1) Tyre(s) might not be worn to unsafe levels
2) Or may have travelled less than say 25,000 km.
Do you do predominantly city driving with lots of cornering on coarse/smooth bitumen surfaces, by any chance?
Leigh LeighW
The old girl is on her third engine...
* first ran a bearing (design failure in original engine)
* second had a failure of the water outlet on top of the engine (pls check yours)
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| 1st Sep 2006 5:06 am |
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