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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 01:31 PM
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I have tried searching, didn't find anything. Looking for a rear tire cover, and my local Land Rover dealership is not having any lucky getting one. Like everything else, it is on back order.

Has anyone tried one of the knock off aftermarkets such as this?; https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fits-For-La...Cclp%3A2334524

 
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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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what is your tire size?
 
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Old Dec 28, 2020 | 06:13 PM
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Hi,

All Defender tires regardless of wheel size should be about 32" tall. Really doesn't matter if it is a 18", 19", 20" or 22" wheel, the outside diameter will be 32".

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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 08:17 AM
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But if they have a wider than factory tire setup it would matter. For instance a 275/55/20 from most is about the same height as stock, but 20mm wider at the tread patch and nearly 31mm wider at the sidewall.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JesseRohr
But if they have a wider than factory tire setup it would matter. For instance a 275/55/20 from most is about the same height as stock, but 20mm wider at the tread patch and nearly 31mm wider at the sidewall.
Agreed, but with most tire covers you have to worry about the overall diameter first, and the elastic normally just conforms to the back side of the tire.

If I'm going to spend the money on aftermarket wheels, the last thing I think about is covering the rear one up.

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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 07:17 PM
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They're 19" stock tires. Want to pull the trigger but curious about quality.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2020 | 08:06 PM
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The OEM covers are most likely made in China as well, so the quality will probably be about the same. I noticed that ebay prices are around $450.00. OEMs are $500.00, if memory serves me right. Personally, I would wait. I'm sure various designs will be available in the US/UK over the next several months.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 03:32 PM
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Well my wife stopped by, and apparently its only a week to get them. He didnt order it because he thought we wanted to wait till the fender guards came back in stock. So we ordered one, and its half the price than the ebay one listed.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2020 | 04:28 PM
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We took our factory off and sold it for $200 plus shipping. Not to offend anyone but they look horrible once you add new wheels. It looks far more aggressive seeing the wheel/tire than the cover.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2020 | 09:48 AM
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We like the bare tire look, but honestly she hates to wipe it down after car wash. We may switch back after awhile, who knows. It's her car so up to her.

It's $100 from Land Rover, then has to be painted, for $159. Still cheaper than the $469-$600 that I've found for our color. Which apparently is the most expensive, maybe it's least common.
 
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