billwong
Member Since: 10 Feb 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
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What size wheel/tire are people using for winter tires? I have an LR3 HSE which has 19 in rims, 255/55/19 tire size. Traditionally, winter tires/wheels use a smaller rim size to get a higher side wall, i.e. 255/60/18. Is this what most are doing (especially for an HSE)? Is there any particular advantage for the 18 in. size, versus the original 19 in. rims? I am looking for a set of winter wheels and want to know which size I should shoot for. Thanks. LR3 HSE 2006 Java Black
RRS HSE 2007 Java Black on 20's
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 10th Feb 2008 6:45 am |
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bluebarchetta
Member Since: 25 Oct 2005
Location: Aylesbury
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I think you are stuck with the 19"s. 18"s won't clear the calipers on the V8.
Some people run Michelin on the 19"s. I am sure you will get some feed back soon.
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| 10th Feb 2008 6:56 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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18" will fit over the V8 callipers, 17" won't though The End
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| 10th Feb 2008 6:30 pm |
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Bogblaster
Member Since: 17 Nov 2005
Location: Glawstershire
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I have an HSE and run Vredestein 255/55/19 Winter4Extremes, and very pleased with them I am  D4 HSE Luxury SDV6,
Cameras, tow assist
Defender 90 Adventure
A4 Avant 3.0l TDI 
CLUB MTR
CLUB BLACK ALLOY
CLUB FFRR RIMS
CLUB VREDESTEIN WINTRAC 4 EXTREME
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| 10th Feb 2008 6:53 pm |
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