Stupot70
Member Since: 16 Nov 2019
Location: North Weald
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Hi all. Only had my D3 3 months. It has a pair of same make on front and a different make but a pair on back. Both seem not very worn but have worn evenly. End of May I am travelling up to Scotland from just above London. Ideally I want to save and get all 4 corners the same before I go.
I see alot of people running 19s but mine are 255/60r18.
My questions are: are 19s worth an upgrade? Do they change speedo much? Also I see the Scorpians are alot of people choice for road use. I rarely go off road but might do on odd occasion during harvest. Would they be the best to save for?
Thanks for the help in advance.
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 11th Feb 2020 10:43 am |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Welcome Stupot70
Opinions differ - there are those of us, myself included, who would consider changing from 18" to 19" a downgrade.
On my D3, which I owned for some 8 years, and on my D4 I have always fitted the smallest diameter wheel which fits over the brakes, thus getting higher side-walls on the tyres & a more comfortable ride, and better off-road performance.
When I bought my D3 & the later D4 they came with large wheels, so I have experience of driving with them, and later changing to smaller wheels. I am convinced that smaller wheels are preferable.
Speedo calibration is a matter of rolling radius - see here:-
https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/
If you do change to a non-standard tyre it's advisable to get clearance from your insurers.
Good luck.
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| 11th Feb 2020 10:53 am |
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Stupot70
Member Since: 16 Nov 2019
Location: North Weald
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Thanks for the reply. So 18s aren't all that bad. I love the ride jsut would prefer all 4 corners the same. I think the previous owners put budget ish brand on (Jinyu?) but they are pretty quiet about £60 ish I think
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| 11th Feb 2020 11:01 am |
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L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
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All the original fit wheels with original fit tyres give virtually the same rolling radius . so speedo not affected . None standard tyres would make some difference.
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| 11th Feb 2020 12:56 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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18” rims were my preferred choice on all my Disco’s. On the D3 you can fit the larger V8 brake discs and still run 18”s.
Perfect combination of ride comfort, handling and practically (almost impossible to kerb and lower cost tyres). As NJSS said, far superior for off road use. 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)
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| 11th Feb 2020 1:21 pm |
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CongoBoy
Member Since: 05 Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire
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^^^^^ Agreed with above. Took my UK D3 from 19" down to 18" as per my African D3. 2008 D3 HSE Stornoway Grey (UK)
2008 D3 HSE Izmir Blue- South African Spec. (Zimbabwe)
2005 FFRR SC V8- Java Black
1995 D1 300 Tdi Blue - (Sourced from the UK, shipped to Namibia, driven by me to RD Congo, then Zambia, now retired in Zimbabwe)
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| 11th Feb 2020 3:39 pm |
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MorganD379
Member Since: 29 Sep 2016
Location: SA62 3PP
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I'm going to upset the boat.... But changed from 18" to 20" and finding the ride better 
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| 11th Feb 2020 4:27 pm |
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Stupot70
Member Since: 16 Nov 2019
Location: North Weald
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Thanks everyone. Now what about choice of rubber? Save for Scorpians or is there something similar but not as expensive?
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| 11th Feb 2020 5:18 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Do you go off road?
Have a look here:
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres-255...on&t=O
 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)
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| 11th Feb 2020 5:21 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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I preferred 18s, the ride was far plusher Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
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| 11th Feb 2020 5:32 pm |
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LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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The D3/4 is hugely capable off road on normal (m&s) road biased tyres.
Good price for the oe fit Scorpion Zero's;
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/pir...12v-726043
I've not used these myself, but they're well rated and a premium brand:
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/mic...12h-756229 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)
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| 11th Feb 2020 6:10 pm |
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Stupot70
Member Since: 16 Nov 2019
Location: North Weald
Posts: 10
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Thanks. Seen the Goodyear Eagle aysm f1s ft or a good price. Anyone with any experience?
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| 25th Feb 2020 1:55 pm |
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