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faulksy
 


Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4
19 " vs 20" alloy wheels

Hi guys. Struggling to get some 19" wheels
At the moment I have 20" twin spoke 7
But bit difficult on tyre choice.
I have seen some on the bay but they need new tyres
My question is. Will the ride improve with 19 over 20
I don't do seriously off road mainly road.
20" feels fine just wondering if I'm missing out.
Should I stick to 20 ?
Thanks peeps
Mike
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #238062330th Oct 2024 11:13 am
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Nasher
 


Member Since: 07 Mar 2009
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England 2016 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Lux Auto Loire BlueDiscovery 4

I did exactly what you are looking to do very soon after I brought my D4 HSELux.

I don't really like the look of the original 20" wheels anyway, I don't like the Silver bits, and think 19" suits a D4 better.
But it was like you also about tyre choice.

I ended up buying a set of genuine LR wheels from a company in London that Powdercoated them Black, fitted pressure sensors and new Avon AX7 tyres.

It was a big cost, at from memory @Ā£1800, but in reality with the cost of the sensors and tyres wasn't that much for the actual wheels.
I can't find the details of who I brought them from at the moment.

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality, but feel I have a better choice of tyres at better costs and the D4 looks a lot better.

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Post #238062530th Oct 2024 11:51 am
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faulksy
 


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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

Same wheels as I have got but 20"
Powder coated black as well.
Found some on ebay in grey for 500, but bf tyres
Thank you matey
Mike
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #238063530th Oct 2024 1:20 pm
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faulksy
 


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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

Nasher wrote:
I did exactly what you are looking to do very soon after I brought my D4 HSELux.

I don't really like the look of the original 20" wheels anyway, I don't like the Silver bits, and think 19" suits a D4 better.
But it was like you also about tyre choice.

I ended up buying a set of genuine LR wheels from a company in London that Powdercoated them Black, fitted pressure sensors and new Avon AX7 tyres.

It was a big cost, at from memory @Ā£1800, but in reality with the cost of the sensors and tyres wasn't that much for the actual wheels.
I can't find the details of who I brought them from at the moment.

I haven't noticed any difference in ride quality, but feel I have a better choice of tyres at better costs and the D4 looks a lot better.

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looks good
just emailed the seller. 2 tyres are new 2 old.
new tyres are GY wrangler at. there in grey not silver, but the same as yours. let you know how i get on
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #238065630th Oct 2024 7:29 pm
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Bicycle repairman
 


Member Since: 18 Sep 2019
Location: Cumbria
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United Kingdom 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 GS Auto Galway GreenDiscovery 4

Did the complete opposite don't feel any different in ride comfort but went for 20in Defender alloys
 D4 GS let the retro fit begin
Heated steering wheel
Aftermarket TPMS
Double Din head unit satnav and TV
Reverse Camera
Cubby fridge
Door panel upgrade
Mood lighting
Digital Dash personalised
Back lit sun visors
4.5 Facelift front, rear and memory mirrors
Stainless bumper tread plate
6 pot Brembo conversion
HSE heated memory seats
Retro fit auto lights and wipers
LR 663 Defender alloys
275 45 20 GG AT3s
quarter of a D3 
 
Post #238067430th Oct 2024 9:19 pm
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faulksy
 


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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

very interesting, what is it like with 275? any rubbing

mike
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #238068230th Oct 2024 10:07 pm
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itsaguything
 


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Canada 2015 LR4 3.0 SCV6 HSE Lux Auto Aintree GreenLR4

Truly, the air suspension does much to mask the ride comfort of the lower profile tires.
But I have the 19s. I prefer the higher sidewall and the comfort in knowing that where I drive Iā€™m in a reduced risk of hurting the rims. And I have the flexibility to lower the tire pressures, if needed.
 2015 LR4 HSE Lux Aintree Green
2013 LR2 HSE Radiance Red
2007 XKR Jaguar Racing Green
2005 XJR Jaguar Racing Green
2002 S-Type R British Racing Green 
 
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faulksy
 


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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

very good point.
getting the 19,s same as the ones in the previous post.
getting them powder coated satin black first Cool
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #23807691st Nov 2024 6:55 am
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darrind
 


Member Since: 04 Jul 2008
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England 2013 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 4

I went with 20" on both of my cars with 255 55 20 tyres on them both - gives the increased sidewall as well as "looking right" in the wheel wells of the Discovery
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Post #23807801st Nov 2024 11:01 am
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M3DPO
 


Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
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England 2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Lux Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

faulksy wrote:
very interesting, what is it like with 275? any rubbing

mike


I've run 275x22x45 for the last 6years in summer without rubbing, 255x55x19 in winter, the 19 definitely give a smoother ride particularly over potholes but not a tremendous difference and not worth arguing about.
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It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't. 
 
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waterbuoy
 


Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
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United Kingdom 2009 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Stornoway GreyDiscovery 3

We are currently running two D4s, one with 19" rims and the other with 20". (We also have a D3 with 18" rims but that is currently 'laid up' with 298k on the clock)

I think the reality is that the condition of the suspension has far greater influence on ride 'stiffness' than a nominal 5mm in tyre wall height.

In our case, the D4 with the 19" rims has done only 80k and gives a much firmer ride (and corners better) than the older vehicle fitted with the 20" rims which has covered more than 160k. That isn't to say the older vehicle is a dog - it is just inevitable that however well they are maintained a vehicle with twice the mileage will feel softer as components wear.

All of that of course assumes correct and even tyre pressures............
 Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal) 
 
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faulksy
 


Member Since: 24 Dec 2023
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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

these are the wheels, but will be coated satin black
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356166608515?_s...R7TRmcPbZA
whats your thoughts
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
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GLYNNE
 


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England 

They look good apart from the different tyres šŸ›ž
Two AT tyres and two road based tyres šŸ›ž
  
Post #23808452nd Nov 2024 10:36 am
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faulksy
 


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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Orkney GreyDiscovery 4

Spot on glynne.
Getting 2 new tyres to match the other 2 new ones.
Straight after they are powder coated satin black
Mike
 had a d1 ,d2 a land mark d4 for 3 days now have awsome d4 in orkney grey hse sdv6 my12  
Post #23808522nd Nov 2024 11:47 am
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