rochie Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Some light fingered barsteward stole the full set of boost alloys fitted with general grabbers off our Defender last night. They were stolen in the Haywards Heath area of West Sussex so just wanted to let everyone know to be vigilant. The wheels were fitted with the LR security nut so they probably came prepared. Needless to say if anyone sees a set for sale in the near future it would be a good idea to check their provenance and make sure that we're not supporting the market for stolen parts. All the best Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Scum . On the plus side, at least it was only the wheels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I'm just up the road, so I'll keep my eyes peeled Did they leave it on blocks or stands or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fandrover Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Agree with the SCUM statement! Shouldnt hold out much hope but if you have some specific details it may be worth posting them on here... more clues the better i.e. are all tyres same brand? tyre sizes etc? Ill keep an eye out in Surrey as not to far away but as constantly searching for some wheels/tyres myself I will keep an eye out on fleabay/forums/gumtree/etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochie Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks Guys. They made a half-arsed attempt to leave it on blocks but also did a bit of damage inside and out. Took the drivers side alpine roof light and rear quarter light (possibly to get in) and made a start on removing the windscreen and passenger alpine Forensics working over it now. Fandrover: All tyres were General Grabber TRs with good tread left on them. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Wonder why they were trying to get the front screen out? Sad thing is, the parts will probably be bought by some unsuspecting person on ebay or the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochie Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Wonder why they were trying to get the front screen out? Sad thing is, the parts will probably be bought by some unsuspecting person on ebay or the like. Tis a heated windscreen - I guess they're valuable enough. You're right - with the theft of parts getting more common it's getting to the stage where we wont be able to buy parts from the small adds etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibexman Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Tis a heated windscreen - I guess they're valuable enough. You're right - with the theft of parts getting more common it's getting to the stage where we wont be able to buy parts from the small adds etc. you have pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fandrover Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Hey Rochie Sending you a PM but in case you dont notice the message notification (as I forget too!) May just be a simple coincidence but as its only up the road from you and same wheels/tyres it may be worth a call/visit.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-Defender-Boost-Alloys-Tyres-X5-/270744627943?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item3f09a32ae7 Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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