Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
19 " vs 20" alloy wheels
Hi guys. Struggling to get some 19" wheels
At the moment I have 20" twin spoke 7
But bit difficult on tyre choice.
I have seen some on the bay but they need new tyres
My question is. Will the ride improve with 19 over 20
I don't do seriously off road mainly road.
20" feels fine just wondering if I'm missing out.
Should I stick to 20 ?
Thanks peeps
Mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
30th Oct 2024 11:13 am
Nasher
Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
Location: Clanfield, North of Pompey - UK
Posts: 2821
I did exactly what you are looking to do very soon after I brought my D4 HSELux.
I don't really like the look of the original 20" wheels anyway, I don't like the Silver bits, and think 19" suits a D4 better.
But it was like you also about tyre choice.
I ended up buying a set of genuine LR wheels from a company in London that Powdercoated them Black, fitted pressure sensors and new Avon AX7 tyres.
It was a big cost, at from memory @Ā£1800, but in reality with the cost of the sensors and tyres wasn't that much for the actual wheels.
I can't find the details of who I brought them from at the moment.
I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality, but feel I have a better choice of tyres at better costs and the D4 looks a lot better.
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30th Oct 2024 11:51 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
Same wheels as I have got but 20"
Powder coated black as well.
Found some on ebay in grey for 500, but bf tyres
Thank you matey
Mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
30th Oct 2024 1:20 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
Nasher wrote:
I did exactly what you are looking to do very soon after I brought my D4 HSELux.
I don't really like the look of the original 20" wheels anyway, I don't like the Silver bits, and think 19" suits a D4 better.
But it was like you also about tyre choice.
I ended up buying a set of genuine LR wheels from a company in London that Powdercoated them Black, fitted pressure sensors and new Avon AX7 tyres.
It was a big cost, at from memory @Ā£1800, but in reality with the cost of the sensors and tyres wasn't that much for the actual wheels.
I can't find the details of who I brought them from at the moment.
I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality, but feel I have a better choice of tyres at better costs and the D4 looks a lot better.
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looks good
just emailed the seller. 2 tyres are new 2 old.
new tyres are GY wrangler at. there in grey not silver, but the same as yours. let you know how i get onhad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
30th Oct 2024 7:29 pm
Bicycle repairman
Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 188
Did the complete opposite don't feel any different in ride comfort but went for 20in Defender alloysD4 GS let the retro fit begin
Heated steering wheel
Aftermarket TPMS
Double Din head unit satnav and TV
Reverse Camera
Cubby fridge
Door panel upgrade
Mood lighting
Digital Dash personalised
Back lit sun visors
4.5 Facelift front, rear and memory mirrors
Stainless bumper tread plate
6 pot Brembo conversion
HSE heated memory seats
Retro fit auto lights and wipers
LR 663 Defender alloys
275 45 20 GG AT3s
quarter of a D3
30th Oct 2024 9:19 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
very interesting, what is it like with 275? any rubbing
mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
30th Oct 2024 10:07 pm
itsaguything
Member Since: 20 Dec 2023
Location: Manotick, On
Posts: 262
Truly, the air suspension does much to mask the ride comfort of the lower profile tires.
But I have the 19s. I prefer the higher sidewall and the comfort in knowing that where I drive Iām in a reduced risk of hurting the rims. And I have the flexibility to lower the tire pressures, if needed.2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
2013 LR2 HSE Radiance Red
2007 XKR Jaguar Racing Green
2005 XJR Jaguar Racing Green
2002 S-Type R British Racing Green
31st Oct 2024 12:13 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
very good point.
getting the 19,s same as the ones in the previous post.
getting them powder coated satin black first had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
1st Nov 2024 6:55 am
darrind
Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
Location: In A World of My Own!
Posts: 2908
I went with 20" on both of my cars with 255 55 20 tyres on them both - gives the increased sidewall as well as "looking right" in the wheel wells of the DiscoveryMust stop buying shiny toys....
1st Nov 2024 11:01 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8243
faulksy wrote:
very interesting, what is it like with 275? any rubbing
mike
I've run 275x22x45 for the last 6years in summer without rubbing, 255x55x19 in winter, the 19 definitely give a smoother ride particularly over potholes but not a tremendous difference and not worth arguing about.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
1st Nov 2024 2:02 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2929
We are currently running two D4s, one with 19" rims and the other with 20". (We also have a D3 with 18" rims but that is currently 'laid up' with 298k on the clock)
I think the reality is that the condition of the suspension has far greater influence on ride 'stiffness' than a nominal 5mm in tyre wall height.
In our case, the D4 with the 19" rims has done only 80k and gives a much firmer ride (and corners better) than the older vehicle fitted with the 20" rims which has covered more than 160k. That isn't to say the older vehicle is a dog - it is just inevitable that however well they are maintained a vehicle with twice the mileage will feel softer as components wear.
All of that of course assumes correct and even tyre pressures............Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
1st Nov 2024 2:38 pm
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4696
They look good apart from the different tyres š
Two AT tyres and two road based tyres š
2nd Nov 2024 10:36 am
faulksy
Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
Location: powys
Posts: 344
Spot on glynne.
Getting 2 new tyres to match the other 2 new ones.
Straight after they are powder coated satin black
Mikehad a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12
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