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Knotty
Member Since: 21 Jan 2014
Location: UK
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| 19" or 20" wheels on disco4 |
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Hi all,
Currently looking at discos and like the look of the 20" wheels and apart from rubber cost are there any down sides?
Thanks
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 21st Jan 2014 10:26 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10333
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20" rubber isnt necessarily any more expensive than 19" rubber, so dont make that a factor
Larger wheels mean lower profile tyres which means slight harsher ride and more chance of kerbing the alloys.
Otherwise, its down to personal choice.
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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| 21st Jan 2014 3:14 pm |
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simon645
Member Since: 22 Feb 2012
Location: cumbria
Posts: 141
 
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Bigger the better try 20" stormers 
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| 21st Jan 2014 3:35 pm |
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dsd1036
Member Since: 27 Feb 2010
Location: Surrey
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I've had many sets in 19" & 20" and to be honest there isn't much difference in ride comfort,as already mentioned slightly lower profile so kerbing about more likely however never personally had a problem with this either.
The only downside i've found is there isn't quite as much tyre choice available but now i've found the ultimate tyre" Cooper LTZ Zeon 275 45 50 i'm happy to stay on 20's, at least for the time being 
Rgds
Darrell
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| 21st Jan 2014 6:42 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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I've got both at the moment,and as above,not a great deal of difference.....the ride is slightly compromised on the 20", but that could well be down to the lower profile road tyres I have on them,as opposed to the 19" with All-terrain tyres I have on the car currently......
I wouldn't let the difference in wheel size on the cars you're looking at sway you,there's not enough in it to affect a buying decision
Good luck "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 21st Jan 2014 9:01 pm |
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pursy
Member Since: 29 Dec 2013
Location: shropshire
Posts: 8
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Whats the min load rating on a 245/45 /20 that you can legally run? Seems to be more choice at 110
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| 23rd Jan 2014 12:36 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10333
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I think you mean 275/45/20, and you wont get these load rated at anything higher than 110. You need to pick another size to get a higher load rating (265/50x20, 285/50x20, 295/45x20)
These go up to 114
for a D3, ideally you want to be at (or as close) as you can to the original 19" tyre spec, which is 111.
On a D4, then 109 is OK, as LR defined this as the 255/50x20 OEM tyre spec rating.
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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| 23rd Jan 2014 12:43 pm |
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pursy
Member Since: 29 Dec 2013
Location: shropshire
Posts: 8
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Yes I meant 275. Thanks
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| 23rd Jan 2014 7:44 pm |
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aman
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 285
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Hi can I put 255 50 20 109 y tyres on a discovery 3?
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| 9th Feb 2014 3:28 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10333
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you can - they are not weight rated high enough (111 for D3) but if you want to do it, there's no law says you cant.
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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| 9th Feb 2014 7:18 pm |
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aman
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 285
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Thanks Al
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| 9th Feb 2014 10:29 pm |
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aman
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: London
Posts: 285
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Are they likely to burst or something if they aren't 111 or above weight rating?
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| 9th Feb 2014 10:30 pm |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10333
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no they arent, but the theory goes that if you had an accident with under spec'd tyres on, would your insurer decline to pay out. Its a gamble most choose not to take.
also, 20"'s were never fitted by LR to the D3, only the D4, so you'd need to tell your insurer you were running non standard alloys and tyres anyway.
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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| 10th Feb 2014 5:17 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23583
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IIRC, at least one member here has suffered from punctures/damage when off-roading their Disco which was shod with the lower rated RRS spec. tyres.
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| 10th Feb 2014 5:34 pm |
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