Sill Tread plates, side rails (steel), roof bars

[Finlayforprez]

Garg,

I have been driving a 2010 LR4 (US Spec 5.0L gasoline HSE) for about a year. Long story, but I work in Africa and drive in some very harsh, off-road, desert conditions.

I have the sill tread plates. They are a bit pricey (like all Land Rover accessories), but I am glad I did the job and would say they were worth it since they help keep the sills from getting all bumped up. They also clean up and sharpen the interior look a bit.

I have also added the exterior side trim with the stainless steel insets. I like the look and think the added protection is worth it where I now live. But it would also be worth adding if only to avoid parking lot idiots bumping your doors! In addition, I think the insets give a nice touch to the trim.

In terms of the roof stuff, I highly recommend after-market accessories from some friends at Rover Racks LLC. See their website at http://www.roverracks.com/ (I just responded to a posting about frame sliders and would recommend those for folks who need them). I have Rover Racks frame sliders as well as the roof rack + ladder on my LR4; I can post pictures if you would like to include the side trim with insets. Perhaps these roof racks are a bit too bulky for your tastes. I feel, however, that Land Rover has done a relatively poor job with its roof rack accessories and the after-market folks are light years beyond what the dealership has available.

Cheers,
Land Rover Joe

Hi Land Rover Joe,

I apologize for just jumping into this discussion, but I have been thinking of getting the stainless steel sill tread plates, as well as a couple other accessories. Thanks so much for your great explanation and I really loved seeing the pics of your LR4 in Africa. Wow! You really must use it for what it was intended. Nice to see it's still going strong after a year. I have the same color scheme on my 2011 LR4.

Thanks so much!

Regards, David.

 

[Finlayforprez]

Garg,

I have been driving a 2010 LR4 (US Spec 5.0L gasoline HSE) for about a year. Long story, but I work in Africa and drive in some very harsh, off-road, desert conditions.

I have the sill tread plates. They are a bit pricey (like all Land Rover accessories), but I am glad I did the job and would say they were worth it since they help keep the sills from getting all bumped up. They also clean up and sharpen the interior look a bit.

I have also added the exterior side trim with the stainless steel insets. I like the look and think the added protection is worth it where I now live. But it would also be worth adding if only to avoid parking lot idiots bumping your doors! In addition, I think the insets give a nice touch to the trim.

In terms of the roof stuff, I highly recommend after-market accessories from some friends at Rover Racks LLC. See their website at http://www.roverracks.com/ (I just responded to a posting about frame sliders and would recommend those for folks who need them). I have Rover Racks frame sliders as well as the roof rack + ladder on my LR4; I can post pictures if you would like to include the side trim with insets. Perhaps these roof racks are a bit too bulky for your tastes. I feel, however, that Land Rover has done a relatively poor job with its roof rack accessories and the after-market folks are light years beyond what the dealership has available.

Cheers,
Land Rover Joe

Hi Land Rover Joe,

I apologize for just jumping into this discussion, but I have been thinking of getting the stainless steel sill tread plates, as well as a couple other accessories. Thanks so much for your great explanation and I really loved seeing the pics of your LR4 in Africa. Wow! You really must use it for what it was intended. Nice to see it's still going strong after a year. I have the same color scheme on my 2011 LR4.

Thanks so much!

Regards, David.

 

[Land Rover Joe]

David,

Sorry...I wasn't ignoring you, just forgot to reply.

I am glad you like the photo's. I put some more on the webpage http://www.flickr.com/photos/59137225@N07/ and added a few pithy comments (some copied from previous pithiness posted on this forum).

Yes, I do get to use the truck for what it is intended. That was the reason for getting the truck (I used to drive a Volvo XC-70 in US and Europe). Driving in Africa is quite the adventure...no matter what truck your driving! But that is what makes forums like this so valuable: I am neither electrician, nor engine mechanic, nor "red-neck" (the true masters of 4X4ing)...so I need all the help I can get figuring out the art and science of off-roading (because even driving on roads in most of Africa is still off-roading!)

I think that color scheme is the best they have manufactured (particularly if you will be going off road), and everyone really loves the look down here. It is a bit like a space ship is driving around for a lot of these folks (to include the expats)!

Thanks for the kind words and best wishes from "The Dark Continent"

Land Rover Joe

 

[alexcorral]

Joe,

What tires/size are those?

 

[Land Rover Joe]

Alexcoral,

I got a response from you but I don't see the posting.

The tires are 255/55R-19 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R XL $309.00 from tirerack.com (I just checked last night after someone asked me the same question). However, that was more than a year ago, and it looks like Goodyear stopped manufacturing the MT/R and is now selling the MT/R with Kevlar. Unfortunately, they do not yet have the 19 inch wheels we need. I hope they start producing the kevlar MT/R in 255/55R-19 because from what folks have been saying...there aren't any good 19 inch tires right now. Had the 18 inch rims been available last year...I would have bought those. Let's hope they will manufacture in 19 inch.

Land Rover Joe.

 

[alexcorral]

Joe,

What tires are those on your LR4 and which size?

 

[alexcorral]

Something's wrong with this thread... Same post keeps reappearing and I can't find my own posts or the replies to my posts

 

[Land Rover Joe]

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What tires are those on your LR4 and which size?
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[Land Rover Joe]

Alexcoral,

I got a response from you but I don't see the posting. There is something wrong with this thread. Here was my response-

The tires are 255/55R-19 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R XL $309.00 from tirerack.com (I just checked last night after someone asked me the same question). However, that was more than a year ago, and it looks like Goodyear stopped manufacturing the MT/R and is now selling the MT/R with Kevlar. Unfortunately, they do not yet have the 19 inch wheels we need. I hope they start producing the kevlar MT/R in 255/55R-19 because from what folks have been saying...there aren't any good 19 inch tires right now. Had the 18 inch rims been available last year...I would have bought those. Let's hope they will manufacture in 19 inch.

Does anyone have any more information about the Wrangler MT/R's?

Land Rover Joe.

 

[alexcorral]

I've got 18" rims. I´ll look for the Goodyear Wrangler MTs in 265/60 R18 or 265/60 R18