Full size spare question
#21
Just an update that I replaced the spacesaver in my 2017 D5 with a full size spare. I found a new OEM wheel for about half the dealer price and fitted the same size and type of tire as came with the vehicle (Goodyear Eagle F1, 255/55R20. Everything fits fine. FYI, my D5 has third row seats and air suspension.
#23
It is a $450 (invoice price so probably cheaper actually) option if you add it when ordering. I think it is $1100 or so ordered from a dealer later. So if you want a spare original rim it is a good deal to get at ordering. If you just want a generic spare rim then you can get one aftermarket cheaper I am sure. I went with the factory full size so if I ever mash up a rim I will use the spare and then keep the mashed up one for the spare.
#24
It is a $450 (invoice price so probably cheaper actually) option if you add it when ordering. I think it is $1100 or so ordered from a dealer later. So if you want a spare original rim it is a good deal to get at ordering. If you just want a generic spare rim then you can get one aftermarket cheaper I am sure. I went with the factory full size so if I ever mash up a rim I will use the spare and then keep the mashed up one for the spare.
Since you have the full-size spare from the factory, I'd like to ask a quick question if I may. How does the TPMS system work with the spare? According to the owners manual, it does monitor the full-size spare (not the space saver), but I'm not sure what i should be seeing. Does it appear on the Tire Pressures display (under Vehicle Information)? The tire store installed the TPMS sensor but wasn't able to get it working. Before going to the dealer, I wanted to get an idea of what I should expect. Thanks!
#25
I ordered a 2018 Disco with full size spare but it hasn't arrived yet. April 26th !
I will let you know then if someone else doesn't chime in earlier.
The dealers I talked to thought the height thing was incorrect. I guess we need to get one with one and without to check. I theorized that with a 3rd row there is no difference and maybe without a 3rd row you lose the 10cm?
My thinking is that the 3rd row already takes up space and the non 3rd row vehicles have a flatter rear area. But that is just a wild guess on my part!
I will let you know then if someone else doesn't chime in earlier.
The dealers I talked to thought the height thing was incorrect. I guess we need to get one with one and without to check. I theorized that with a 3rd row there is no difference and maybe without a 3rd row you lose the 10cm?
My thinking is that the 3rd row already takes up space and the non 3rd row vehicles have a flatter rear area. But that is just a wild guess on my part!
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dewamatt (03-09-2018)
#26
Thanks - yes good idea to get it with the car then
dewonatt - it does monitor the full size spare but only when it's in use on the car. There is a tpms receiver in each wheel arch that monitors that wheel. If you put on the donut it is not monitored as it doesn't have a sensor (and operates at a much higher pressure anyway) so it will give you an error that the wheel isn't monitored. But if you put on the full size spare which does have a sensor it will monitor it while in use like any other wheel
dewonatt - it does monitor the full size spare but only when it's in use on the car. There is a tpms receiver in each wheel arch that monitors that wheel. If you put on the donut it is not monitored as it doesn't have a sensor (and operates at a much higher pressure anyway) so it will give you an error that the wheel isn't monitored. But if you put on the full size spare which does have a sensor it will monitor it while in use like any other wheel
#28
This link has drawings of it:
Land Rover Owner Information
#29
Hi - the system will only monitor the 4 wheels actually in use. So when you take off a wheel and put the spare on, the system will detect the transmissions from that wheel and monitor it (there is an antenna in each wheel arch area). But while it sits in the back of the car as a spare it isn't monitored
How do you replace the space saver with a full size? When you buy the car it says that the trunk floor will be 10cm higher if you put in a dull size. So how do you change to a full size?
How do you replace the space saver with a full size? When you buy the car it says that the trunk floor will be 10cm higher if you put in a dull size. So how do you change to a full size?
at 3500 miles I have a DEF message.
This is crazy. This cant be normal can it?
#30
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