Hi all

Better to ask this before I spend the money What are the potential downsides to upgrading the stock 20" alloys on my Java Black SC to 22" (or maybe even 24")?

I mean from a ride/drive perspective more than looks so welcome your feedback.

Always had a thing about bigger alloy wheels on most cars I've bought and resistance is crumbling, really liking the look of these:

http://www.dcc4x4sidebars.co.uk/productView.php?pID=22&cID=7

http://www.dcc4x4sidebars.co.uk/productView.php?pID=94&cID=7

Appreciate your opinions/advice/thoughts!

Ali

I assume you don't have speed humps or potholes on the gold paved streets of London then ....... having to slow to snails pace to get over/across them without damage will be a drag if you go to 24's. You might also be better to wait until after the winter
when there is less risk of slipping and sliding on snow/ice and ramming your new rims into a kerb 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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LOL plenty of speed humps & pot holes in The Big Smoke but usual hazards aside any issues going up to 22"?

Maybe 24" is a little excessive on reflection but I'm guessing 22" isn't too big a jump?

Cheers

Ali

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Ive got the 2nd option you listed on mine but in 20" if you check my gallery. I have just removed them from my car as it has gone and i am waiting arrival of a neew one. I may be willing to part with them if you want to keep to 20" and will make a donation to the site of course 16 model year yulong white autobiography
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I have 22's on my RR Sport and love them, originally bought it with 20's and got rid of them as soon as i took delivery.

No problems with them and cannot feel any difference in ride at all.

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Thanks guys for your feedback, appreciate it. Think I'll hold off the 24" wheels as might be too blingy for me.

Thanks Anthony for your kind offer but looking to go 22".

if you go for 22 make sure you don't get 295/30/22 the ride is much better with 285/35/22

Hi kismet110, i have 22" and went from the 20" and there is a slight difference in ride but i prefer the 22"s also i agree with KR1005, the best tyres are 285/35/22  If it aint broke leave it!


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If you go above 20" wheels/tyres be very careful that the bigger size doesn't chafe on the suspension system or the brake lines on lock - somebody reported this as being a problem with larger than 20" wheels a while ago, especially if you also need to lower the car to access mode in a carpark with tight bends on the ramps 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Rislar wrote:

Hi kismet110, i have 22" and went from the 20" and there is a slight difference in ride but i prefer the 22"s also i agree with KR1005, the best tyres are 285/35/22

@KR1005/Rislar - Thanks for the advice, will make sure I get the tyre size you suggested. By the way Rislar, I guess that pic is your 22" wheels? They look stunning, I assume it's not lowered suspension?

@Tim - Thanks, I guess I wouldn't know this until after getting them fitted though? If so what's the alternative, back to 20"s or can some other remedial work be done to avoid the chafing?

@Chris - Lucky man, can I ask how much they cost and from where?

Cheers again guys for your input.

Ali

Hi kismet110, yes they are 22" and the car is not lowered, i have no rubbing issues either and they've been on a while, but as Tim in Scotland recommends, be careful and check for issues

chris mc i agree bud  If it aint broke leave it!


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kismet110 wrote:

@KR1005/Rislar - Thanks for the advice, will make sure I get the tyre size you suggested. By the way Rislar, I guess that pic is your 22" wheels? They look stunning, I assume it's not lowered suspension?

@Tim - Thanks, I guess I wouldn't know this until after getting them fitted though? If so what's the alternative, back to 20"s or can some other remedial work be done to avoid the chafing?

@Chris - Lucky man, can I ask how much they cost and from where?

Cheers again guys for your input.

Ali

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I bought mine from a friend mate i paid £750 with new tyres on them.....Bargain.