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  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Our 2017 first edition

    This is our new (to us) Discovery 5 first edition. Got it last Wednesday. Very happy with it up to now especially the fuel economy. Recognise a few names off the d3/4 forum which I have been a member off since 2010. Have owned dozens of landrovers but this is our first d5. Got a rattle to sort on the drivers door but other than that we are loving it
    Paul


    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    9th Oct 2023 8:46 pm
  • 747_JK
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2018
    Location: England
    Posts: 417
    United Kingdom 
    2022 Discovery SDV6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    Looks really super. Love the colour/wheel combo. I hope you enjoy it!
    MY23.5 D5 3.0 MHEV Metropolitan Edition – Santorini Black – Ebony Windsor Leather – 21” Style 5025 gloss black wheels – 21” full size spare tyre – Black roof rails – Black side mouldings - Williams Ceramic Coat. [Gone: D5 HSE @ 50,795miles: (now LH68 BYW)]
    9th Oct 2023 9:11 pm
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Thankyou, it's a big step up from the d4
    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    9th Oct 2023 10:25 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 362
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    I used to call my D4 a D400 because every bill associated with it was £400+.

    I now call my D5 a D500.

    Enjoy your new car.
    10th Oct 2023 9:19 am
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Fixed the door rattle today. Was only when shutting the door but sounded dreadful. Stripped the door card off and the plastic inner membrane. Found the rattle was the side impact bar had come "unstuck" from the outer skin and was resonating when slammed. Couple of small rubber wedges inserted to slightly open the gap and a squeeze of tigerseal along the length of the bar before removing the wedges. Now no more rattle when shutting the door Cool
    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    11th Nov 2023 3:36 pm
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    I will soon require new tyres for the D5 and its currently on 285 40 22 pirelli scorpion verdes. I have been looking at something a bit more AT and have seen general grabber AT and yokohama Ats but these are 285 45 22. Has anyone fitted the slightly higher profile?
    the other alternative is to go 275 45 22 but would rather have the wider tyres to help stop my other half kerbing the alloys

    Just seems the 285 40 22 is very limited for choices
    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    5th Jan 2024 12:09 pm
  • DieselRanger
    Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
    Location: God's Country, Colorado
    Posts: 770
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Silicon Silver

    I always use this site when considering new tires in a different size. https://tiresize.com/calculator/

    You'll find the outside diameter is what makes the most difference - stick with the known width, and play with the aspect ratio.

    I run 255/70-18 on Compomotive PD1881 wheels and that works out to an OD of 32.1". I believe 33" OD tires will rub especially at access height and/or at full lock.
    6th Jan 2024 5:19 pm
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Thanks. Would like to stick with 285 width as it offers a bit of protection to the rims but it depends if I could go up a profile to 45 without any issues. Time to get the tape measure out I guess

    According to the comparison site by going up to 45 profile I am going up 1.1 inches in diameter so providing I have more than 1/2" clearance I should be OK. But I also have to allow for a new tyre vs worn tyre so probably nearer 3/4-1" either side Confused
    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    11th Jan 2024 9:15 pm
  • DieselRanger
    Member Since: 12 Oct 2017
    Location: God's Country, Colorado
    Posts: 770
    United States 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Silicon Silver

    At that point, best to check the specific brand and size for their actual outside diameter and sidewall width. Tire size standards are only guidelines, actually tires can vary.
    12th Jan 2024 12:45 pm
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Bit of a brake upgrade today. Fitted the 6 pot brembos that I had on my d4. Gave them a bit of a refurb first
















    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    23rd May 2024 12:46 pm
  • Marsie
    Member Since: 17 May 2023
    Location: Sheffield
    Posts: 31
    United Kingdom 

    Another job completed today. Replaced all 4 lower front arms. Although everything was still intact there was a lot of give in the large rubber bushes. I decided to bite the bullet and replace the lot. Now feels like a new car again 😎



    2017 3.0 First edition. Silicone silver with black pack
    1st Aug 2024 9:43 pm
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