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nickprice
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Den Haag
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| Will a Cooper LTZ 285/60/R18 fit as a spare? |
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Just a quick question to put my mind at rest. Will I be able to fit a 285/60 spare wheel under the car (D3)? Can't remember if I saw somewhere that it was a problem?
As an aside, anyone know if 169 GBP can be beaten for these tires?
Cheers!
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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If you want/need it to fit, then it will fit.
But you may have to lower the pressures somewhat to do so.
Obviously this does mean you need to carry a foot pump or compressor. If I could think of anything intelligent, poignant or witty, I'd put it here !!!
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| Thu Jan 05 2012 12:39pm |
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nickprice
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Den Haag
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Hmmm... I guess running a 55 is a bit dodgey with 60s on every other wheel? Anyone have any views on this? What do other people with 60s do for a spare? I will have a compressor in the car so maybe not too much hassle...
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| Thu Jan 05 2012 12:51pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Bigcarpchaser used to store his 285/50/20 spare this way.
Personally I just run with a std road tyre spare with my LTZ's as I never plan to use it.
If I do, it would only be whilst the LTZ was being repaired.
Never had a puncture with my LTZ's for the past 3 or 4 years since I've been running them.
[OK, I kow that last statement is now tempting fate  ] If I could think of anything intelligent, poignant or witty, I'd put it here !!!
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| Thu Jan 05 2012 12:56pm |
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geoff.
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Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: Kent
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255/55-19 & 285/60-18
the overall rolling circumfrence difference is about 4.8% so imho i would not run both on the same axle for any period of time  www.bullie-rescue.co.uk
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| Thu Jan 05 2012 1:03pm |
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bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Reading, Berks
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285/50/20 don't fit under the car even with low pressures, had my spare on a rear wheel carrier.
275/45/20's fit under no problem though but you do have to remove the plastic heat shield. Mine was broken anyway so no bother. Had no issues with tyre melting.
You must be lucky with puncture Ron, I've had 2....bloody screws though. Have also squished and split a sidewall off roading 
Have suffered from a couple of tyres losing pressure but had that sorted yesterday, turns out to be corrosion on the inside of the alloy wheel and the beading not sitting correctly apparently.
Good tyres though 20" Gloss black Stomers, Cooper LTZ's, Recessed Lightforce Spots, RAI, GNVP Sump Guard, Tree Sliders, Full Underbody Proection, Xenons, Rear Access Ladder, I-pod Integration, Black RRS Badges, 4x4 Info Screen Enabled, D4 Rear Lights, Albrecht CB, Entel 446 PM, RLD Aerial Mount, Smooooth Steering Wheel, Squishy Cup Holders, BAS Remap, Torquetune Remap, MUD Plate, Optima YT and Genisyz Split Charge System, Webasto FBH Timer, Discreet Winch with Strengthened Mount 
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| Thu Jan 05 2012 2:21pm |
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Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia
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The heat shield is not to stop tyres melting, but to stop them aging differe
ntially around the tyre. The Bearded Dragon
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 5:50am |
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~Rich~
Member Since: 16 Mar 2009
Location: Sydney
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Yes it will fit.
I squeeze mine in, almost zero tyre pressure with the the heat shield removed.
Of course the spare hangs down an extra 30mm but with either Rods or LLAMS I don't really find this a problem.
I will be fitting a long range tanks so a spare wheel carrier will eventually be coming too.
In the meantime I'll be putting my spare in a roof basket along with a secondary spare carcase. 2005 TDV6 HSE Silver, LLAMS Height Controller, Tinted Glass, Onroad - 09 19's GG AT's, Offroad - 09 18's Cooper Zion LTZ, Traxside Dual Battery kit, Rasta Protection Plate, Alpine Roof, BAS Remap, ARB Air Compressor, eDiff Custom Drawer and storage unit - http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...r_unit.pdf HiRes copy -http://www.box.com/s/jem0ilac3cner2mexq64 UHF CB, Rock Sliders and Compressor protection plate.
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 7:45am |
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nickprice
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Den Haag
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Well I've just ordered 5 and will head over next week to get them fitted... hopefully everything works out...
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 11:47am |
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bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Reading, Berks
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Well, I couldnt get mind under for love nor money, even deflated.
If you deflate, don't forget to carry around something to pump it up with 20" Gloss black Stomers, Cooper LTZ's, Recessed Lightforce Spots, RAI, GNVP Sump Guard, Tree Sliders, Full Underbody Proection, Xenons, Rear Access Ladder, I-pod Integration, Black RRS Badges, 4x4 Info Screen Enabled, D4 Rear Lights, Albrecht CB, Entel 446 PM, RLD Aerial Mount, Smooooth Steering Wheel, Squishy Cup Holders, BAS Remap, Torquetune Remap, MUD Plate, Optima YT and Genisyz Split Charge System, Webasto FBH Timer, Discreet Winch with Strengthened Mount
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 8:08pm |
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ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
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Gary, Rich runs 18's If I could think of anything intelligent, poignant or witty, I'd put it here !!!
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 9:08pm |
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bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Reading, Berks
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Ah....I need new glasses Ron... 20" Gloss black Stomers, Cooper LTZ's, Recessed Lightforce Spots, RAI, GNVP Sump Guard, Tree Sliders, Full Underbody Proection, Xenons, Rear Access Ladder, I-pod Integration, Black RRS Badges, 4x4 Info Screen Enabled, D4 Rear Lights, Albrecht CB, Entel 446 PM, RLD Aerial Mount, Smooooth Steering Wheel, Squishy Cup Holders, BAS Remap, Torquetune Remap, MUD Plate, Optima YT and Genisyz Split Charge System, Webasto FBH Timer, Discreet Winch with Strengthened Mount
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| Fri Jan 06 2012 10:04pm |
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nickprice
Member Since: 01 Mar 2011
Location: Den Haag
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Well I just got back from the tyre place (big recommendation for WTA 4x4 in Utrecht). 4 LTZ's 285/60/R18 fitted plus a spare. My vehicle is now the sexiest thing on the road.
Reason for this post is contrary to what everyone else seems to be saying I managed to fit a fully inflated spare under the car. We had to remove the heat shield but that's all. Pic below... as you can see it has no effect on clearance as it is still above the exhaust. Sorry for the crap quality it was dark and I used my phone!
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Looking forward to testing them in the snow next week!
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