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wilburn

Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 82

2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Nara Bronze

RRS and third craked alloy

We have had our RRS for 3 years and had 3 cracked allows so far (latest one was yesterday which is currently being welded)

I am sick of this situation 😡 we don't drive fast, we look out for potholes but it simply isn't possible to avoid them all, especially when it's raining / poor visibility.

I'm looking to either change all 4 of the stupid 20 inch 275 wide and 40 profile wheels for something more sensible for road use or get rid of the vehicle and buy something that actually works on the roads.

Has anyone on here changed the standard alloys for smaller ones/less wide/higher profile/more sturdy

Thanks

Paul

Mon Dec 22 2014 3:55pm

Ady 555
Site Moderator

Member Since: 12 Dec 2010
Location: Good old yorkshire
Posts: 8738

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Santorini Black

Never had a cracked alloy myself, why not lodge a claim with your local council? You will need all the details of the offending pothole though.

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:00pm

SRE

Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Alicante Prov Spain + Hampshire UK
Posts: 2329

Not sure, however I think some people have fitted a 20inch tyre with a 45 aspect ratio. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:03pm

SRE

Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Alicante Prov Spain + Hampshire UK
Posts: 2329

I have an alloy with a small flat spot in the inside, 100% my fault for running over speed bump a tad rapid this did not crack the wheel though. In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:05pm

wilburn

Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 82

Ady 555 wrote:
Never had a cracked alloy myself, why not lodge a claim with your local council? You will need all the details of the offending pothole though.

No point. Range Rover sport not fit for purpose.

This is the 3rd time 😥

I have an AC Cobra replica with 18 inch wheels at 35 profile and 285 wide. No issues and also a trusty 18 year old Audi A4 with steel wheels and high profile (16" inch?) wheels. No issues.

Range Rover sport wheels are too wide, too low profile and too much weight on them.

RRS = ReallyRatherShit

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:28pm

Sag

Member Since: 07 Jul 2009
Location: Leicester
Posts: 564

2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Java Black

Will are your 20' wheels genuine? LCFC. Receiver of threatening letters from Overfinch.

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:29pm

B9BS X

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 420

2005 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

sounds like youve had some bad luck mate.

ive got 22inch wheels on mines and have had other cars with 22's for years with no problems and there are lots of bad pot holes near were I live, unfortunatly unavoidable pot holes RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
EVERY POSSIBLE SOFTWARE UPDATE INCLUDING - BLUTOOTH UPDATE, SATNAV ON THE MOVE, CLOCK ON DASH, 3 CLICK FLASH, GEARBOX RESET, COMPRESSOR UPDATE AND SUSPENSION LOWERED,
BLACK CODE RE-MAPPED, AUTOBIOGRAPHY'D, NEW EXIDE BATTERY, NEW DENSO ALTERNATOR

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:36pm

wilburn

Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 82

Sag wrote:
Will are your 20' wheels genuine?

I believe so. Car was bought from Shuckers Land Rover in Shrewsbury, was 2 years old when we got it.

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:50pm

B9BS X

Member Since: 19 Nov 2014
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 420

how much do u pay to get them repaired? RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
EVERY POSSIBLE SOFTWARE UPDATE INCLUDING - BLUTOOTH UPDATE, SATNAV ON THE MOVE, CLOCK ON DASH, 3 CLICK FLASH, GEARBOX RESET, COMPRESSOR UPDATE AND SUSPENSION LOWERED,
BLACK CODE RE-MAPPED, AUTOBIOGRAPHY'D, NEW EXIDE BATTERY, NEW DENSO ALTERNATOR

Mon Dec 22 2014 4:57pm

1JBS

Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Henley on Thames
Posts: 530

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 SE Orkney Grey

Fit a set of standard 19" Alloys, you will get the best ride and won't suffer with anymore damage..

Mon Dec 22 2014 5:00pm

Somerset Bumpkin

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Swindon
Posts: 74

2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Java Black

Does it keep happening on the same corner or is it a different wheel from the original set that's broken each time? Could of been a bad batch from the factory. Something's definatly amiss, it's not common.

I have 45 profile tyres on my 20s because I hate the standard ride and the fact they're curb hunters, but I also use std 19" wheels with my winter rubber which is even better.

Mon Dec 22 2014 5:04pm

Disco

Member Since: 15 Nov 2013
Location: Telford
Posts: 178

Re: RRS and third craked alloy

wilburn wrote:
We have had our RRS for 3 years and had 3 cracked allows so far (latest one was yesterday which is currently being welded)

I am sick of this situation 😡 we don't drive fast, we look out for potholes but it simply isn't possible to avoid them all, especially when it's raining / poor visibility.

I'm looking to either change all 4 of the stupid 20 inch 275 wide and 40 profile wheels for something more sensible for road use or get rid of the vehicle and buy something that actually works on the roads.

Has anyone on here changed the standard alloys for smaller ones/less wide/higher profile/more sturdy

Thanks

Paul

Our 2014 has 22s with 275. No problems yet and we probably drive some of the same roads.

Beth's RS Focus has 19s with 245/35 and no issues yet.

Must be down to luck or lack of.

Have you had issues on the same bit of road??

Graham.

Mon Dec 22 2014 5:08pm

wilburn

Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 82

B9BS X wrote:
how much do u pay to get them repaired?

Most places are around £60 + vat one place was £30 + vat

Unfortunately, we have never had a repaired one re-crack a new crack has always been on one that was never welded before.

Perhaps I should get a ring of welding all round on the inside where it flexes due to wheels being too wide?

Mon Dec 22 2014 5:57pm

wilburn

Member Since: 09 Aug 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 82

Somerset Bumpkin wrote:
Does it keep happening on the same corner or is it a different wheel from the original set that's broken each time? Could of been a bad batch from the factory. Something's definatly amiss, it's not common.

I have 45 profile tyres on my 20s because I hate the standard ride and the fact they're curb hunters, but I also use std 19" wheels with my winter rubber which is even better.

Original crack was front left, then back left and yesterday back right.

I am now thinking of getting the original range rover sport!

I mean a Discovery! Proper wheels and bit more room inside.

We were thinking of getting a new motor next year so toying with the idea of spending £xxx? on new wheels/tyres on this RRS or cutting our losses and getting a new motor.

I really do think I Discovery 4 ticks all the boxes for us.

Mon Dec 22 2014 6:00pm

RRSTDV8

Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 8977

2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

What tyres do you have on it? Are they correctly rated for the vehicle? Be worth checking that the alloys are the correct ones too. Wouldn't be the first time a dealer has sold a RRS with incorrectly rated footwear... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Mon Dec 22 2014 7:51pm

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