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billwong
 


Member Since: 10 Feb 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
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2006 LR3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackLR3
Winter wheel size?

What size wheel/tire are people using for winter tires? I have an LR3 HSE which has 19 in rims, 255/55/19 tire size. Traditionally, winter tires/wheels use a smaller rim size to get a higher side wall, i.e. 255/60/18. Is this what most are doing (especially for an HSE)? Is there any particular advantage for the 18 in. size, versus the original 19 in. rims? I am looking for a set of winter wheels and want to know which size I should shoot for. Thanks.
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bluebarchetta
 


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United Kingdom 2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3

I think you are stuck with the 19"s. 18"s won't clear the calipers on the V8.

Some people run Michelin on the 19"s. I am sure you will get some feed back soon.
  
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18" will fit over the V8 callipers, 17" won't though
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I have an HSE and run Vredestein 255/55/19 Winter4Extremes, and very pleased with them I am Thumbs Up
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bluemountain
 


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Japan 2007 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java BlackDiscovery 3
winter tyres

Hi billwong, it seems Pirelli Snow&Ice has 255/55R19 111H. specs here: http://www.pirellityre.com/web/catalog/car...AR-SUV-VAN
  
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