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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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THE DOCTOR46 wrote:
Surely the 20mm extra in a standard tyre can't make all the difference?
It does also feel lower or am i being stupid..
I thought the difference between standard 255/50 and 275/45 was just 7mm in the total diameter of the tyre?
So that's 3.5mm lower! I'd be surprised if you can actually see that. 
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 14th Dec 2013 5:27 pm |
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Sloss
Member Since: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Aberdeenish
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Here's a simple Excel Spreadsheet that calculates the diameter for various sizes & aspect ratios.
https://app.box.com/s/k7f050e1mj5gtjlbw9e4
Stew, Stew,
2010 D4 gone but I really loved it
Went back to Merc - C350 AMG
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| 14th Dec 2013 5:54 pm |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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Downloaded, thank you.
That would indicate an even smaller difference of only 3mm in the height between the standard 20" tyre and 275/45.
That's about 3 months wear with my mileage! 
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| 14th Dec 2013 7:59 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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its not the actual size thats the problem, its the way it looks to your eye, and 275/45's just look too small. Been there, done that (with wheels as well, a qucick look in my gallery will show the "few" sets of alloys I've been through - and 20" Stormers seem to the 20's that suit the car best)
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 15th Dec 2013 7:03 pm |
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THE DOCTOR46
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 624
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I thunk you might be right Al might go for 265/50/20 do these fit the D4 ok ?
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| 15th Dec 2013 10:19 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10340
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yep, no problem
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 16th Dec 2013 2:11 pm |
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THE DOCTOR46
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 624
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Nowhere can find 265/50/20
Only ones I can find are Yokohama V802 and a Lexani..?? 
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| 16th Dec 2013 3:20 pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
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Yokohama V802 are what Al runs used them on my ML55 great tyre poo in the mud thou 
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| 16th Dec 2013 6:39 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10340
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Yep, Yoko's are what I run, have had 2 sets now. I thought Conti and Grabbers (UHP) came in 265/50x20's
just had a quick ebay scan, and can find Bridgestone, Nokian (winter), Hankook, Continental & Pirelli in 265/50x20, as well as Nexen/Lexani/Atturo rubbish.
You could always stick with the standard D4 20" spec of 255/50x20.
Al Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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| 16th Dec 2013 7:19 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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THE DOCTOR46 wrote:Nowhere can find 265/50/20
Only ones I can find are Yokohama V802 and a Lexani..??
All sorts of weird and wonderful here, plus a few you might have heard of, inc. two different Yoko's:
http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-265-...erby=prixD
Tracmax for £84 each Not for the faint hearted when braking, I suspect.
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| 16th Dec 2013 8:04 pm |
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Windowlicker
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 580
 
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Scott you need to get some 19"s
This is a simple and easy tyre size calculator, instant display of sidewall depth and speedo variance etc
http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/4x4_tyre_size_to...tsni0mp5e5
Chuck a few numbers in and see what the best option for max sidewall depth would be  Procrastination is the thief of time!!
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| 16th Dec 2013 8:30 pm |
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THE DOCTOR46
Member Since: 21 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 624
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Ive just bloody sold my 19's
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| 16th Dec 2013 8:40 pm |
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Windowlicker
Member Since: 12 Sep 2010
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 580
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Oh yes, soon to be a light grey/dark silver shod with my Duratracs and a set of black centre caps, oooooh ya Beauty's  Procrastination is the thief of time!!
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| 16th Dec 2013 8:48 pm |
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AJS4X4
Member Since: 30 Mar 2008
Location: Surrey
Posts: 3224
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19" would always be my first choice but each to there own.
Wait till you move up maybe to the NEW R/Rover.........20", 21" and 22" to play with. 
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| 16th Dec 2013 10:34 pm |
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