I have decided on getting some Duratrac's for the D4 2012. I am unsure what width is best and which profile. Any advice please and do 275's fit without rubbing. My current wheels/tyres are 255/50/20.
Would appreciate knowing what size anyone else is using or what profile / width is best. Not using them off road, but poorly maintained, slippy B roads with farm vehicles mud throughout winter.
255/50/20
255/55/20
255/60/20
or
275/60/20Discovery 4 HSE SDV6 2012 MY (current)
Discovery 2 TD5 2004 Landmark (gone - rusted floor)
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 (gone)
Discovery 3 HSE 2005 (gone)
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Various RR's and LR's
29th Sep 2020 10:55 am
Trailered Movements
Member Since: 16 Jan 2020
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255 tyres are normally fitted to 8.5" wide rims, the 275s require 9.5".
Your current wheel width may reduce your options.
Dave2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
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Thanks Dave, totally had a dull moment and forgot rim size, thank you. So need to see which is best on profile really for the 255'sDiscovery 4 HSE SDV6 2012 MY (current)
Discovery 2 TD5 2004 Landmark (gone - rusted floor)
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 (gone)
Discovery 3 HSE 2005 (gone)
Many D1 and D2's (gone)
Various RR's and LR's
29th Sep 2020 11:24 am
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Buy a set of used LR 19” rims and fit 255 55 19 Duratracs. A standard LR size rim and tyre for the D3/4.
If you fit any 20” tyre, other than 255 50 20, it’s a modification and you’ll need to inform your insurers.
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29th Sep 2020 11:36 am
Trailered Movements
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Wrong, 20" were fitted to some Disco 4s.2011 Discovery 4 Commercial SDV6 (Gone)
2010 RRS TDV8 (Gone)
1980 OBLIC 4.0ltr Range Rover (went a long time ago)
29th Sep 2020 11:52 am
RATA1
Member Since: 27 Feb 2020
Location: Somerset
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I did the same - recently bought a set of 19" to swap to from 20" in the winter because tyre choice is limited/expensive ...
Not decided on what to put on them yet but Avon AX7 look a good choice in 19" - M+S but no snowflake. I only go in the occasional field/muddy track.
If staying on 20" because you have no room/can't be arsed for two sets - Cooper Weathermaster WSC do 255/50 and 255/55 in 20" which I am also considering as does have the snowflake & M+S. The 255/55 20 make the speedo accurate I read on here as well as a better ride
I told my insurance company as I also have 275/45 20s and they charged me nothing. Just the wheels, if not standard from the factory build (i.e. for me 255/50R20 8.5J), would not be covered for theft or total loss would be excluding the "modified" wheels (if fitted).
255/55R19 == 255/50R20 in terms of circumference, but even if I fitted 255/55R19 to my car they are still seen as a modification even though they are available for my model. Just make sure you tell them as you don't want them not paying out on a technicallity ;(In today's world, if you contribute something, you don't contribute enough. If you contribute nothing, you receive everything.
Sound advice, thanksDiscovery 4 HSE SDV6 2012 MY (current)
Discovery 2 TD5 2004 Landmark (gone - rusted floor)
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 (gone)
Discovery 3 HSE 2005 (gone)
Many D1 and D2's (gone)
Various RR's and LR's
29th Sep 2020 12:01 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23823
Trailered Movements wrote:
Wrong, 20" were fitted to some Disco 4s.
My last three D4’s came from the factory with 20” rims and 255 50 20 tyres. Change that tyre size and it’s a modification.
The first modification I did was to remove them and fit 19” or 18” (Compomotive) rims. My insurers were informed and happy not to increase my premium 👍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)
29th Sep 2020 12:45 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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I ran 265/50x20's on both D3 and D4, and these gave a decent compramise between looks and comfort (from a decent sidewall).
Can you get this size in Duratracs?
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Thanks Al. Without changing rims, the 20" limit choice. My tyre choice was Pirelli Scorpion AT+, Duratracs, or GG AT3's in that order.
Cant find AT+ in 255, only 275, so that's out. Duratracs do a 255/55/20 and AT3's do a 255/50/20. Just cautious on AT3's as did not like the AT2's on the D3's in our country lanes when wet/light mud/leaves. Consensus is the AT3's are better?
Its always down to personal choice and I want to keep the 20 inch wheels on. Thinking time!
Discovery 4 HSE SDV6 2012 MY (current)
Discovery 2 TD5 2004 Landmark (gone - rusted floor)
Discovery 3 HSE 2006 (gone)
Discovery 3 HSE 2005 (gone)
Many D1 and D2's (gone)
Various RR's and LR's
29th Sep 2020 3:31 pm
Adeuk
Member Since: 31 Jan 2020
Location: Bucks
Posts: 15
I've been using Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S since January.
Can't fault them. Good off road and quiet on road. Expensive and hard to source though
30th Sep 2020 1:34 pm
IainMac82
Member Since: 20 Jun 2018
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I'm running 275/45/20 on the standard D4 8.5J x 20" rim, no issues whatsoever
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