[RAX1P]

Thats is the Question, I have just bought a Discovery 2 on 18" wheels, my friend said, he prefers 16", as his was on 18" and when he changed to 16", he felt it was a more comfortable ride!
Has anyone done the same, or agree, or disagree.

 

[andycudworth]

If it's just for road use I'd say you're ok with 18". Yes I'd say the 16" is a slightly softer ride, but I've actually got 19" RR Vogue alloys on and I think it's better than the 16" I had on. Feels tighter and sturdier on the road. Your mates probably just wanting yours to liike as bad as his

 

[sierrafery]

IMO bigger look better but behave worst... I bought it on 18" wheels but after I put 16"s on I sold the others... for me the ride seems MUCH better on 255/65/16's..(Dunlop Grandtrek AT3)

 

[listerdiesel]

We had 19" RR Sport wheels on our D2 when we bought it, couldn't get rid of them fast enough.

18" are better, and if you're on air suspension that helps as well, but decent 16" 255's are the best in my experience, 235's not as good.

Peter

 

[srtgray]

Don't forget that whatever you fit, the overall diameter must be at least as large as the original fitment. Bigger is fine, but smaller and you run into potential legal hassles.

 

[Toprulesman]

Don't forget that whatever you fit, the overall diameter must be at least as large as the original fitment. Bigger is fine, but smaller and you run into potential legal hassles.

I'm most probably being thick (usually am!) but could you explain why please

 

[srtgray]

'Cos the law says so! Unless it has changed in the last few years, Construction and Use regs are that wheel/tyre combinations have to be at least as large as the OEM fitting.

 

[Toprulesman]

'Cos the law says so! Unless it has changed in the last few years, Construction and Use regs are that wheel/tyre combinations have to be at least as large as the OEM fitting.

Oh! That explains it very clearly, thanks! I live and learn lol

 

[srtgray]

I've had a few conversations with tyre fitters over the years regarding this - some of them seem to think it's OK to put smaller radius on, but when they check they find they shouldn't.

 

[sierrafery]

IMO you can use what brand you want but in the attachment are the official original fitments from the book... i've had them all(the dimensions) from there over the years and i ended up on 255/65/16 which IMO is the best ever

 

[chrispy]

We had 19" RR Sport wheels on our D2 when we bought it, couldn't get rid of them fast enough.

18" are better, and if you're on air suspension that helps as well, but decent 16" 255's are the best in my experience, 235's not as good.

Peter

Wil 20"s fit on a D2? I love the Range Rover 20" Stormer alloys (I believe they are the sport ones). Don't do any off roading, all tarmac (and potholes).

 

[andycudworth]

They do fit (with spigots etc), but they are too extreme I found when I bought a D2 with them on. I removed them for 18" at the time.

 

[listerdiesel]

IMO you can use what brand you want but in the attachment are the official original fitments from the book... i've had them all(the dimensions) from there over the years and i ended up on 255/65/16 which IMO is the best ever

That's what we have as well, the best option in my view.

Tyre life is better due to more rubber on the road, better in the wet and ride is very good.

Tyre pressures are fairly important too.

Peter

 

[listerdiesel]

I've had a few conversations with tyre fitters over the years regarding this - some of them seem to think it's OK to put smaller radius on, but when they check they find they shouldn't.

255/65R16
255/60R18
255/55R19

All of the above will have near equal outer radii as the aspect ratio changes with each rim diameter change.

As the rim diameter increases. the height of the wall reduces, and the inflation pressures start to increase. That's why they are so hard a ride, you haven't got the tyre height to cushion you against the bumps.

Peter

 

[chrispy]

They do fit (with spigots etc), but they are too extreme I found when I bought a D2 with them on. I removed them for 18" at the time.

Thanks mate, i'll probs go with 18's then. I just want a bolt on product don't want to modify or add anything lol.

 

[DIFFLOCK66]

As the rim diameter increases. the height of the wall reduces, and the inflation pressures start to increase. That's why they are so hard a ride, you haven't got the tyre height to cushion you against the bumps.

True - I'm on 255/55 R18 on my D2 and the ride is a little harsh, especially when laning unless we're crawling over the nasty bits. However, I like the way it looks....because I can't stretch to a set of 16in modular steels with more chunky rubber!

Having said that, the springs are stiffer than my friends' D1's (two different D1s, both more soggy than my D2).