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muddywheels
Milk Float Man


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Running out of space Ady - need to sell some Whistle

Laughing Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

muddywheels wrote:
I'm actually considering selling my 20" and buying some more of these wheels and fitting all season m&s for the summer Shocked

That's what I did. The ride is better, kerbs are much less of an issue - although I'm not as worried about kerbed wheels as some are.

I actually ran 255/55/19 during the summer and the ride is better again, kerbs are not an issue at all and the wheel arches are filled much more than any 20 or 22 I've seen. Next year I think I'm going to get another set of 19inch rims and have some Duratrac fitted in 255/55 size. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed
Post #403635 Mon Nov 25 2013 10:42pm
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Very informative thread this - most helpful. I have run winter tyres on my FWD Audi for the past 2 yrs and about to put them on for a 3rd season still with plenty of tread on them. They are excellent in performance and confidence building once temps get below 7-8c.

With respect to the RRS, and given that quality tyres are usually the wise choice, does anyone have any recommendations for a good set of 4 winter tyres, likely 20"? I have diamond turned alloys and usually use the (excellent) Event Tyres to put on/take off my winters and other tyres. I would also be intending to use the car off-road this winter on primarily wooded tracks/muddy farm and forest roads so this may factor into tyre choice.

Thanks in advance. Maserati MC Stradale 2016
RRS 2017 SDV8 AutoBiography - June 2018
RRS 2010 Supercharged - 2013-May 2018
TVR Tuscan Mk1 3.6li - 50k miles and counting
2000 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6li V8 - Gone and much missed
Post #404212 Fri Nov 29 2013 4:39pm
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muddywheels
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I think post 3 answers your question Thumbs Up

I ventured off road last week with the winter tyres and immediately regretted it - the pirelli scorpion all season I ran during the summer are excellent - the winter tyres lost grip immediately so I will be sticking to the Tarmac until back on all seasons Rolling Eyes Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!
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CBL1



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Many thanks - have also spoken to Andy at AJS who was most helpful.

Anyone tried the Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D as an alternative on a RRS? Excellent review ratings (and plenty of them), but not necessarily on 275/40/20's.

Craig Maserati MC Stradale 2016
RRS 2017 SDV8 AutoBiography - June 2018
RRS 2010 Supercharged - 2013-May 2018
TVR Tuscan Mk1 3.6li - 50k miles and counting
2000 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6li V8 - Gone and much missed
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