RSC000131 Tyre protector kit...

T16 · 2nd June 2014, 10:32

I have a 54 plate ZT Cdti Diesel I'm just about to replace the front shocks on, should I be thinking about this kit, or will everything be fine?

Im not replacing the springs, just the shocks.

The Rover PDF says just the 75 saloon is affected?

Also, this kit seems to screw into the drainage holes in the spring cups.... so erm,. what happens to the water then?!

T-Cut · 2nd June 2014, 13:10

So cheap and easy to fit, I think the answer's clear. Springs are breaking all the time, on all models, all years, all marques.

TC

Grumpy1 · 2nd June 2014, 15:32

At the risk of being accused of negativity (

), there is no guarantee that fitting these will prevent tyre damage in the event of spring breakage, as some members have discovered. However, some protection must be better than none. Just saying.

Chad.

DMGRS · 2nd June 2014, 16:26

The MG models are less prone (I've broken 3 springs on my 75s, however none of my MG models) as the spring diameter is thicker, however I would anyway.

2nd June 2014, 10:32	#1
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	RSC000131 Tyre protector kit... I have a 54 plate ZT Cdti Diesel I'm just about to replace the front shocks on, should I be thinking about this kit, or will everything be fine? Im not replacing the springs, just the shocks. The Rover PDF says just the 75 saloon is affected? Also, this kit seems to screw into the drainage holes in the spring cups.... so erm,. what happens to the water then?!

2nd June 2014, 15:32	#3
Grumpy1 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 2.5 2001 Royal Blue Connoissuer Auto Saloon Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Posts: 2,466 Thanks: 447 Thanked 254 Times in 202 Posts	At the risk of being accused of negativity ( ), there is no guarantee that fitting these will prevent tyre damage in the event of spring breakage, as some members have discovered. However, some protection must be better than none. Just saying. Chad. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *Oh no! Not DRLs! Yes, I can* open the bonnet.**

2nd June 2014, 16:26	#4
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2nd June 2014, 13:10	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	So cheap and easy to fit, I think the answer's clear. Springs are breaking all the time, on all models, all years, all marques. TC