I currently have 22" wheels on my RRS that were on the car when I bought it. It is a much harder ride than I expected and was wondering if putting on 19s would result in a more comfortable drive. Also constantly worrying about damaging the 22s as the roads are peppered with potholes.

Any advice appreciated.

Ian

There was a noticeable difference when I went from 20" to 19" so ride quality should improve considerably from 22" to 19". 22s are not so kind to the suspension either.

I've only driven RRS's with 19" and 20" wheels and I could tell the ride difference between them, so I assume 22" to 19" with be like you are floating along  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
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Currently running 19" winter tyres and ride is superb compared to being on 20" so can only imagine 22" ride

I have run 19" 3 winters last 4 years and each time think I should keep them on year round but usually put 20" back on out of vanity  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!

Yep, I've always replaced the 'big' wheels with 19s makes it a better car, IMHO, with no noticeable difference in cornering performance.

19s are much more suited for my uses of my RRS and today's poor road conditions.

19's for me. Far more comfortable and practical on the roads up here and better when in 'fields' in my opinion.
Have tried the 20's and they are good on good roads but the 22's felt jittery to me.
Just fitted Pirelli Scorpion Verdi 'All Season' 19" tyres on mine and they are great. Had them out in snow today.

There's a definite theme developing.......... Thank you everyone. A follow on question - I have seen two wheel and tyre combos and I'm unsure of what is the best choice - 255/50/19 or 255/55/19? Also is the 5 x 120 stud pattern the standard for an (06) RRS (I'll give mine a measure tomorrow to be sure)?

55 not approved tyre size for RRS so would be classed as modification - I would stick with 50 and 5 x120 standard pattern for RRS's  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!

Ok. Thanks muddywheels.

i am looking for bigger wheels and currently have 19s on HSE ones.. would do a swap with cash

That might have worked but I have just closed a deal to buy 19's. Thanks for the offer.