All New Discovery

DISCOVERY 5 - L462

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The New Discovery (Discovery 5) differs from the previous L319 or LR4 in two key areas.

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THE GOOD - OFFSET

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A good step forward for the New Discovery is that the factory offset is reduced from the previous model. With the standard factory 19", the offset has reduced from ET53 to ET39.  This reduction does two things;  Firstly, the lower offset means the load is closer to the vertical centre of the wheel, which means the load is more evenly distributed.  Secondly, for steel wheels, this means clearance can be increased when the wheel is moved more outboard.  

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THE NOT SO GOOD - CHANGING BRAKES

 

All D5 TD6 and SCV6 can mount the alloy Kimberley and Simpson ET27..

 

With the introduction of the 2021 P360 powerplant the D5 brakes changed again.  The P360 D5 will not fit 18" alloy or steel.  Unfortunately the P360 Discovery5 will need several parts to be changed front and rear to allow for 18's to be mounted.  All D5 TD6 and SCV6 can mount the alloy models.  

 

For Steel wheel check for fitment by reviewing the photos below and checking for the stamping on the rear TRW calipers.  If your front caliper is the larger Brembo 4Pot and looks like picture #1, the steel wheel will not fit, but the alloy will.    If you see a front caliper similar to picture #2, verify your rear caliper as follows.  You should be able to clearly see the marking 4999/C (Left side) and 5000/C (Right side) as shown below.  These calipers were found primarily on the TD6 diesel.

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