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XplusYplusZ



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Spare wheel cover..
What's the benefit of a spare wheel cover? Is it a theft deterrent, a cleanliness thing, pure aesthetics?
Post #928925 7th Nov 2021 5:12pm
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Ianh



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Prevents uv damage to tyre
Post #928926 7th Nov 2021 5:16pm
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J77



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I took a dealer supplied one but have since taken it off, though thinking about getting a genuine one fit the same reason as above.



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Post #928932 7th Nov 2021 5:48pm
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XplusYplusZ



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Interesting.

Is UV thought to be more of a problem for the spare compared to the ones on the road? More exposure?

Or is it just that you might not use it for 10 years..
Post #928957 7th Nov 2021 8:09pm
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Ianh



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Tyres do “seem” to degrade more when not used, especially over many years of non use, but I don’t think there is a huge amount of evidence to support this. The thing is that UV does affect tyres, and you can’t cover up the ones on the vehicle, but you can cover the spare on the door, so at least it’s in the best condition it can be come the time you want to make use of it.
Post #928961 7th Nov 2021 8:31pm
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XplusYplusZ



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It does make sense. I think it'll be a post purchase acquisition.
Post #929681 14th Nov 2021 12:03pm
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47643



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spare wheel cover
Hi, can anybody recommend a spare wheel cover that actually fits 255/70r18 wheel
had a look on internet but not convinced they would be a good fit.
looking for old school black cover, plain or with land rover oval
thanks x series 3 88
x 101
101 90 ht
Post #936221 3rd Jan 2022 11:52pm
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Brookester824



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https://www.sterling-automotive.co.uk/prod...heel-cover

Got this on mine fits well



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Post #937598 13th Jan 2022 9:20pm
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47643



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hi,
went for a basic cover from ebay. tight fit will see how long it lasts

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Lindsay x series 3 88
x 101
101 90 ht
Post #937814 15th Jan 2022 11:27am
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