Usual story as others on here, some toerag(s) have stolen my spare wheel

I knew of the RLD protector and thought I will get round to it and in the meantime always ensure I park the back of the car against a wall or something. I still didn't get around to getting a protector and now the wheel is gone. Only myself to blame for that

I have seen that people recommend Dan for a good deal on the spare and the winch but i had a few questions:

- I haven't looked yet but how will I know if I need the winch as well or is it always needed if they have cut the cable?

- Is it a straight forward DIY job for me to replace the winch ?

...and this time I will definitely be buying the RLD protector before I replace the wheel !

Thanks for your help. Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)

Feel your pain

save yourself looking they will of cut the wire.

Anew version of the winch is out that stops them being able to pull the wire down to cut it, but the RLD protector is a must.

The winch replacement is about 4-6 nuts, dead easy 15 mins max, old one out new one in

Was lucky and picked up a spare on the forum total cost with new winch RLD plate and wheel just under £270. Now driving a rather smart looking Van

Thanks les,

WHich wheel should I go for ? I am not sure what was there before as I never had a reason to use it ?

Mine is an HSE with teh standard 20" wheels Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)

Have you considered tyre repair foam or similar?
I still have a spare on the car but my wife would never use it, so thinking of getting a can of foam to get her home should she have a puncture. Has anyone used this? Would it be suitable as a replacement to a spare wheel?

Had mine stolen, got a good spare off ebay (£45 with 7.5 of tread) but still need a winch cable and protecto..........any advice ?


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RLD wheel protector and dan at duckworths for the winch, both orum sponsor I believe, if not RLD can be found on disco3


Link to RLD PROTECTOR

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic23416....=protector

Superb, all over it like a rash.

Cheers mate

Stu

No problem, here to help

And welcome to the forum

Next day after I bought the car I ordered a wheel protector (thanks to people on this forum).

If you knew about this than you deserve the "pain". You have an advantage now that the car is lighter without the spare wheel

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Already had a reply from Ray..........quality guys.........glad I joined

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic26153....pare+wheel

PLEASE BUY A RLD PROTECTOR ============
2010 TDV8 HSE - ooo laa laaaaaaaaa
2007 TDV8 HSE - superb car and very reliable
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2012 - dearly departed, sadly missed.. to return in late 2013 with a new TDV8!

And don't buy a spare off eBay, you'd be fanning the flames.
If the thief can't sell he won't steal

Nik 2015 Golf R DSG
Gone 2013 Mercedes C220 CDi AMG Sport Plus
Gone 2008 2.7 RRS HSE

Last edited by Nik on Sat Nov 24 2012 12:25pm. Edited 1 time in total

B.Safe wrote:

Next day after I bought the car I ordered a wheel protector (thanks to people on this forum).

If you knew about this than you deserve the "pain". You have an advantage now that the car is lighter without the spare wheel

Thanks for rubbing it in

I know ! I tw as one of those things that I procrastinated about - lesson learned ! Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)

Quote:

WHich wheel should I go for ? I am not sure what was there before as I never had a reason to use it ?

Mine is an HSE with teh standard 20" wheels

Have same MY and model as you with 20" standard rims: my spare is black alloy 19" fitted with a 255/50 ZR 19 107Y Pirelli Scorpion (assuming it is still there). 2008 MY Java Black TDV8 HSE

Thanks Paddi and I sincerely hope yours is still on the car  Proud owner of a 2008 TDV8 HSE.....and an Audi A3 2.0T DSG Cab and a Porsche 911 Turbo (Mercedes W208 320 CLK and Mercedes W124 E220 Estate now gone)