Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 41
Advice tyre sizes.
Hi all, disco 4 with standard 255/50/R20, is there any reason why I cant put on 255/60/R20 on as prefer bigger profile, thanks.
19th Jan 2020 11:50 am
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
I think I read somewhere that the max size tyre was 255/50/20 with a max dia of 31.6
But the other members will be able to confirm if that’s 100% correct or not
Must admit though with low profiles I image the ride won’t be as smooth and more susceptible to
pot hole / off road damage , because of the narrow sidewall tyre
19th Jan 2020 11:57 am
hollypop
Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 41
thanks, just clipped kerb and scuffed the rim (very annoying), never done it in 7 years with previous cars with 60 profile.
19th Jan 2020 12:42 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
The first modification I did to my last 3 D4’s was to remove the 20” rims that they came fitted with, put those in the shed and fit either 19” or 18” (Compomotive) rims.
Like you, I have no time for kerbing rims on a proper 4X4 vehicle.
I also preferred to stick with oe tyre sizes.
To answer your question. I’ve not heard of anyone fitting 255/60/20 but I think a few here run 255/55/20, which has the same sidewall depth as a 255/55/19. You need to tell your insurance company though as it’s seen as a modification from manufacturers oe specifications.2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
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2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
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19th Jan 2020 12:50 pm
hollypop
Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Essex
Posts: 41
As LT wisely says fit either 19” or 18” (Compomotive) rims - better ride on-road, and better traction off-road, and less risk of damage to tyres on our marvellous modern roads, riddled with pot holes.
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