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westy - if you go up to 20's, the highest profile you can fit is 50's, more commonly 45's. Never seen 20 (or 19) in 235.
Use one of the tyre calulators, and use a 255/55x19 as a standard D3 tyre size, and then you can find an alternate size, and stay within 2.5% of the standard size.
Also - check wieght ratings whem looking at alternates, Try and stick with 111's (or above) if you can, although quite a few run 110's in 20"'s
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Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
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11th Feb 2013 10:25 pm
alski
Member Since: 20 Oct 2009
Location: Belfast
Posts: 145
Hi
Anyone know if the Evoque 18" Wheels will fit the D3 ?
18th Feb 2013 4:49 pm
alski
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Location: Belfast
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Member Since: 23 Nov 2012
Location: York
Posts: 54
Wheel Confusion!
Really interesting posts guys - but one question. How do you sort this out with your insurance company?? After market? non-standard? lower than rated specs? - my insurance company had apoplexy when I said I was looking at changing my wheels. My 07 D3 has 18" (factory fit) and I'd like to go up to 19" and fit Grabbers - but - oh no!! underwriter chappy says "your on your own if you do this pal!" You gotta tell me how you do it. I'm now looking to cancel with current insurance and go somewhere else. Same applies with remapping - can't do it and stay insured. Help!Now gone -D3 XS 2007
Remap and EGR blank by Bodsy.
'Halo' DRL foglight conversion
20" x 9.5" Stormers
Seat Surgeons bespoke leather
D4 HSE 2011 (Missus liked the D3 so we got a D4 as well)
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE 2019 (missus LOVED the D5 so trusty D3 had to go.)
V6Mike, I can't help with the wheels but as for the map, a mate of mine had his FL2 remapped and told the insurance is was for better fuel economy (NFU), premium stayed the same he upped his BHP!
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20th Feb 2013 11:27 pm
V6Mike
Member Since: 23 Nov 2012
Location: York
Posts: 54
Thanks Skep. I think your comments confirm I'm with the wrong insurance co. Gonna ring round and get some feedback from others. Still wondering about the guys who fit wheels & tyres below D3 spec. If they have a big claim what will Mr Insurance do? My experience indicates they love to find a reason or two to throw out a claim - especially a big one.Now gone -D3 XS 2007
Remap and EGR blank by Bodsy.
'Halo' DRL foglight conversion
20" x 9.5" Stormers
Seat Surgeons bespoke leather
D4 HSE 2011 (Missus liked the D3 so we got a D4 as well)
D5 3.0 SDV6 HSE 2019 (missus LOVED the D5 so trusty D3 had to go.)
21st Feb 2013 10:27 am
RRD
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 19
Guys, I can buy a set of these:
coming from a FFRR. Will the tyres fit my Disco 3 or do I need a different tyre size?
Thanks!
6th Mar 2013 12:16 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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Yep, fit fine, tyres will good if std FFRR spec.
6th Mar 2013 9:21 am
RRD
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 19
Looking in to buying a set of 20 inch, but I can't seem to find the right tyres with a load index of 111 in 20" ? The highest load index I find is 110.
6th Mar 2013 3:40 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Problem is 20s are not an "official" D3 wheel size so no specific tyre spec.
6th Mar 2013 3:43 pm
RRD
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 19
And what about a D4? Lower load index?
6th Mar 2013 3:45 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Somebody will know, I don't. Might be best to do a seperate & specific thread.
6th Mar 2013 3:47 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10330
you can get 265/50x20's in 111 V and W rated.
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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
6th Mar 2013 6:39 pm
RRD
Member Since: 17 Feb 2013
Location: Antwerp
Posts: 19
Thanks for the tip!
6th Mar 2013 7:19 pm
hensoni
Member Since: 01 Oct 2007
Location: Sleepy Somerset
Posts: 576
Quote:
My 07 D3 has 18" (factory fit) and I'd like to go up to 19" and fit Grabbers - but - oh no!! underwriter chappy says "your on your own if you do this pal!"
Change your broker.
The D3 is Type Approved for 17" (235/70), 18" (255/60) and 19" (255/55), all at a LI of 111 with a speed rating of V. Speed de-rating to H is permitted for specific tyres such as Winter tyres. The door tyre panel provides you with all the evidence you need.
Now... the old Goodyear MT/R, as fitted by LR on UK spec G4 vehicles were S speed rated - LR may have got an exemption for that, don't know.
The vehicle is also type rated for a 'orrid skinny space saver, but probably not one on each corner...Club missing my D3
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