How Many techs does it take to change a tire? - Land Rovers Only

sideview · 12-20-2006, 06:19 AM

Five! Couldn't help but see the comedy in it, but I also chewed off several nails in the process. First time they lifted the truck they didn't turn the air supspension off - baby had a tantrum kicking & flexing like mad (did get to witness that articulation though!). It got very nerve wracking when they started reading the manual on how to shut it off!

But in they end they did well, and the Nittos are great. I'm happy as Christmas! The ride is sweet - feels like a truck should IMO! Thanks guys for all the help & advice on tire selection. JC, I'm down for Corbett for sure

Before:

and After:

Next I think will be an ARB bumper, but for now a red nose

KevinNY · 12-20-2006, 07:30 AM

SOOO Shiny.

BIRD · 12-20-2006, 09:40 AM

That is one good wax job on your truck! What did you use?

KevinNY · 12-20-2006, 09:53 AM

Unfortunately that beautiful black is going to show brush pinstriping really bad. Keeping it well waxed will really help keep it to a minimun though.

sideview · 12-20-2006, 10:01 AM

Ya it sparkles right up in the sunlight. About a month ago I cleaned it off really well with Meguiar's & Mother's products, followed by 2 coats of Meguiar's Polish and 1 coat of Maguiar's Liquid Wax using a buffer. I think I'll get one more coat of wax on before going out the 30th. Hopefully that'll protect it pretty well, if not oh well LOL.

01001010 · 12-20-2006, 10:29 AM

Oh wow...Side! Fantastic! Along with your TRS, you'll have all the traction you need! Now about that black...Kevin's right...Corbett does have some dense bushes in some parts...we'll figure something out

OkieRover · 12-20-2006, 10:33 AM

Did you need tires already?
How many miles are on that puppy?

sideview · 12-20-2006, 11:03 AM

Ya they were pretty worn, it's got 14K on it & those good years on it sucked from what I understand. It might be the 2nd set that went on cuz there was also some papers on Michelin's in the glove box. Sure hope these last longer.

JC I'll bring my branch cutters along...anything else I should take, machete, ax for instance

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RageRover · 12-20-2006, 11:23 AM

Good lookin' tires, and great brand too!!

01001010 · 12-20-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sideview

JC I'll bring my branch cutters along...anything else I should take, machete, ax for instance

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Nah, I got all that. Look foward to meeting you and seen that truck in action!

Badger1 · 12-20-2006, 03:02 PM

It looks good!

Will look even better covered in mud though.

Please tell me those were not LR techs struggling with your tires!

sideview · 12-20-2006, 06:42 PM

Ha Ha, naw, just a local tire shop.

Funrover · 12-20-2006, 06:47 PM

NICE!!!!!!!!!! Looks good!!!!! I like the rudolf addition!!!!

TerryS · 12-21-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview

Five!

They must have been Certified!

Kevin88RRC · 12-21-2006, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sideview

How Many techs does it take to change a tire? Five!

I thought it was directly proportional to looks of the driver, and you should have had at least ten techs!!!!

12-20-2006, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,828 Gallery: 0	How Many techs does it take to change a tire? Five! Couldn't help but see the comedy in it, but I also chewed off several nails in the process. First time they lifted the truck they didn't turn the air supspension off - baby had a tantrum kicking & flexing like mad (did get to witness that articulation though!). It got very nerve wracking when they started reading the manual on how to shut it off! But in they end they did well, and the Nittos are great. I'm happy as Christmas! The ride is sweet - feels like a truck should IMO! Thanks guys for all the help & advice on tire selection. JC, I'm down for Corbett for sure Before: and After: Next I think will be an ARB bumper, but for now a red nose __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

12-20-2006, 07:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 803 Gallery: 0	SOOO Shiny. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

12-20-2006, 09:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
KevinNY Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Guilderland, NY Posts: 803 Gallery: 0	Unfortunately that beautiful black is going to show brush pinstriping really bad. Keeping it well waxed will really help keep it to a minimun though. __________________ "The Goat",1973 Series III coil conversion, Daihatsu 2.8 Td, power steering, dual ARBs Etc. '91 RRC, bone stock

12-20-2006, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,828 Gallery: 0	Ya it sparkles right up in the sunlight. About a month ago I cleaned it off really well with Meguiar's & Mother's products, followed by 2 coats of Meguiar's Polish and 1 coat of Maguiar's Liquid Wax using a buffer. I think I'll get one more coat of wax on before going out the 30th. Hopefully that'll protect it pretty well, if not oh well LOL. __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

12-20-2006, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,544 Gallery: 15	Oh wow...Side! Fantastic! Along with your TRS, you'll have all the traction you need! Now about that black...Kevin's right...Corbett does have some dense bushes in some parts...we'll figure something out __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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12-20-2006, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
BIRD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 363 Gallery: 0	That is one good wax job on your truck! What did you use?

12-20-2006, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
OkieRover I'd love to be in the Rat Patrol Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 2,963 Gallery: 3	Did you need tires already? How many miles are on that puppy? __________________ Where are you? Get on the map. 2003 Discovery II SE, 1993 Range Rover LWB

12-20-2006, 11:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,828 Gallery: 0	Ya they were pretty worn, it's got 14K on it & those good years on it sucked from what I understand. It might be the 2nd set that went on cuz there was also some papers on Michelin's in the glove box. Sure hope these last longer. JC I'll bring my branch cutters along...anything else I should take, machete, ax for instance ? __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

12-20-2006, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
RageRover Crazy about Rovers and more... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 2,889 Gallery: 0	Good lookin' tires, and great brand too!! __________________ Pat Albaugh, Midwest Moderator "Diffage" -the point at which the truck's differential makes contact with the ground. http://www.cardomain.com/id/RageRover42Visit my RRC and others here!(updated as of September 15, 2006) 1995 RRC LWB -LT265/75R16 Pathfinder All Terrains -RTE 2" Lift Springs -Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks (from DAP Enterprises) -KMC Front Diff Guard -4 Desert Fox 55 watt Lighting -Radio Shack CB Radio (never know when signal fails on a cell phone) -2 Halogen Super Sport 100 watt forward lights -Custom slim style front bumper w/ integrated bull bar -Lowe's Special "Homemade" Snorkel -T-Case out of an 92' RRC

12-20-2006, 03:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,244 Gallery: 1	It looks good! Will look even better covered in mud though. Please tell me those were not LR techs struggling with your tires! __________________ ROVER PARTS FOR SALE! http://www.landroversonly.com/forums...sc-sale-27618/ 1997 Disco 1 2000 Disco 2 1989 RR(gone but not forgotten ) www.mvlrs.com ON WISCONSIN

12-20-2006, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
sideview Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,828 Gallery: 0	Ha Ha, naw, just a local tire shop. __________________ Xtrememarine = DANIEL CARRADINI = Sex Offender: http://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/off...personId=36635

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