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KeroseneJunkie
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Herts.
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| Pros and cons of different wheel sizes |
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Can anyone please throw some light on the advantages and disadvantages of different wheel sizes? (18", 19", 20", etc.) I have spent a couple of hours scanning hundreds of posts in the 'Wheels & Tyres' section of disco3.co.uk, but haven't seen a thread with much info on this - maybe I missed it?
Is it just about aesthetics, or are there other pros and cons (e.g. on-road vs/ off-road performance)? Are there a greater choice of tyres available for certain wheel sizes? Any issues w.r.t. insurance and non-standard wheels? I will drive 95% of the time (or more) on the road, but am thinking ahead to a possible overland trip, and possibly also some off-road driving/green laning. I was therefore thinking about getting some all-terrain tyres, but want to be sure I am happy with the wheel size before spending money on a set of new tyres.
I'm new to the D3, and would be grateful for some advice. The 2005 D3 I have just bought has 19" RR wheels with Pirelli Scorpion 255/55 R19 111V tyres fitted.
Many thanks.
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 17th Aug 2011 1:11 am |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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The 19's and 20's look good, although because of the narrow sidewall they are more prone to damage to rim and tyre when used off road. Also, tyre choice is limited on 19's and 20's more so than on 17's and 18's.
18's seem ok, but I have no personal experience of them.
17's are very common, and have some good tyre options. I have used 17's with Cooper STT's and apart from the noise, they are great off road. I have never had a puncture or damage.
On the road,I have standard 19's with GY Wrangler F1 tyres. The 19's give a harder ride, but the handling is 
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| 17th Aug 2011 8:31 am |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
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I bought a set of 17s for off road use, especially if only occasionally off road. You can get wheels for around £25 each from ebay, although some go for a lot more, I got wheels and off road tyres for £350 complete, its just a case of searching.
Initially I ran 18s but they got fairly well scuffed when used for light off road use, which was why I went for a spare set of wheels and a decent trolley jack! Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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| 17th Aug 2011 8:51 am |
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KeroseneJunkie
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Herts.
Posts: 15
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Gareth and Dave, many thanks for the helpful replies.
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| 17th Aug 2011 9:14 am |
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crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
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If you're doing 95% on-road I'd just buy Pirelli ATR's for the 19" you've already got. They're quiet, tough and my last lot lasted close to 40k miles! The fact that 19" look better is just a bonus!
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| 17th Aug 2011 11:31 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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I just relieved my local Indy of 4 17" with pretty worn Cooper Discoverer A/T's for £30 a corner.......going to put them on over the winter and see what difference they make from my OEM 18" SE rims with Pirelli zeros........
Might even be tempted to venture off the highway in them at some point..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
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| 17th Aug 2011 5:29 pm |
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Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6903
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There is the Torphichen driving day on Sunday the 4th to get down and dirty Joined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
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| 17th Aug 2011 5:40 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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Dave,you are a persistent man !......
Once the diving season starts to fall away,I promise I will think about it...... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 17th Aug 2011 5:47 pm |
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KeroseneJunkie
Member Since: 12 Aug 2011
Location: Herts.
Posts: 15
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Thanks for the sound advice, crews control.
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| 17th Aug 2011 6:34 pm |
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