If its front tyres it could just have been driven hard a lot. It weighs 2.6 tonnes so doesn't like being pushed round every corner and trust me, some drivers do that  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
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check the rest of the front end paintwork for mask lines etc , if bonnet has already been repaired / repainted after a bump and not done properly that could be the issue. Far to many gone...

Hi, I have both and if you want a vehicle for more urban use go for the ffr, if you want a more practical vehicle, one you can get under body protection and customize for the bush go for the d4 it also has far more useable rear load space. Both have too many electrics for the African environment, but if you are careful and enthusiastic about the vehicle you bwill have fun with both. The 20 inch rims on the ff are a disaster for off road use, but you can procure 18 inch rims which will give you a better choice of tyres and I would highly recommend them .

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I have some under body protection with more on the way  FFRR MY06 facelift With TDV8 Alloys Zeros/ATR's
Mantec Sump Guard, Rigid Load liner, MY10 BT upgrade.

I would say D3/4 for Africa.

18" rims on a 2011 MY 4.4 TDV8 ! Far to many gone...

Thanks guys.

Think I'm going to take my chances on the FF provided the dealer cleans up the car I'm looking at. I'm not going to be sending it through the bush so sure it will cope.

Kingpleb - I assume the stuff is on your FF. Does it impact performance or add a lot of weight?

My potential car is a 4.4 running on the OEM 19 inch alloys.