Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15269
With your D3 [MY 05] you would probably get away with running 285/50/20.
That would give you a slightly higher sidewall than on the 255/55/19.
The speedo would also run bang on.
I used to run them when I had my [MY05] D3 and there were absolutely no rubbing issues...... and no tramlining!
[there would be rubbing though on later D3s and D4s - due to an extra outrigger added to the chassis].
there are pics in my D3 gallery....... always on the road less travelled 🚧
< ‘tis but a mere scratch …….. it’ll polish out.
31st Mar 2023 7:09 pm
Prodigal Son
Member Since: 05 Nov 2021
Location: Rowlands Castle
Posts: 9
Cheers guys, I think the 19's might be the best compromise. Wish I had found this site before buying the 18's
31st Mar 2023 7:52 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23866
I preferred 18” rims on all my Discovery’s, but 19”s are a good all rounder.
20”s with 255-55-20 tyres have the same tyre wall depth as 255-55-19*. However the former isn’t a standard size tyre for the D4 (D3 was never homologated for 20”s) so you need to inform your insurers if you fit them on a D3/4.
2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography (now semi-retired)
31st Mar 2023 8:46 pm
Rbillington
Member Since: 25 Sep 2021
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 59
If it helps, mine came with 20s, and Grabber AT 275/45/R20 tyres.
Never rubbed, and I think look good (this is mine now)
However, there's not much sidewall, and even kerbs could damage the wheel, let alone rocks.
Ideally I want to downsize to 18's (as I also think this suits the look of the discovery for my own taste), but that needs to wait for funds. (below is the look I'm going for)
Disco 4 2012 HSE, Nara Bronze
Gone but not forgotten
2007 FreeL2 XS, Stornoway Grey
4th May 2023 10:41 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
I have a set of 18's available (and 19s for that matter) if you're after a set to use while you save up?I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
4th May 2023 1:00 pm
Rbillington
Member Since: 25 Sep 2021
Location: Peterborough
Posts: 59
Hahaha, is that a usual Discovery owner thing, to have spares lying around?
I'm only 18 months into ownership and feeling like I'm going to build up quite a stash.
How much would you want for them? And which 18's are they?
RichDisco 4 2012 HSE, Nara Bronze
Gone but not forgotten
2007 FreeL2 XS, Stornoway Grey
4th May 2023 7:17 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
You need a set for summer, a set for winter, a set for off-roading and a set in the workshop being refurbished.. anything less and you’re not a real Disco owner
19s
18s
18s
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
4th May 2023 7:35 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
Should add I have 5 each of both sizes I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
4th May 2023 7:44 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4252
£350 for the 18s, £400 for the 19s
All have good tyresI want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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