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Pufftmw Member Since: 23 May 2012 Location: Carmarthenshire Posts: 1052 |
Yep! Running General Grabber AT3s. Have been for the past 6 years or so. |
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Fri Jan 20 2023 12:07pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8980 |
I have been using 255/55/r19 for years on my current and previous RRS. Just put a new set of Goodyear Wrangler All Terrain Adventure (silly name) on to replace a part worn set of Pirelli AT+. Needed 2 of the Pirellis but they're no longer imported to the UK so supplies are drying / have dried up meaning future replacements would be even harder to sort. So ended up putting 4 new Goodyears on. Can't see me going back to Pirelli as this is the second time they've stopped supplying a tyre - previously it was the ATR.
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Fri Jan 20 2023 1:21pm |
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Stevepd Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1251 |
I've currently got my 19's with winter tyres in the 255/50/19 as above. For me, the ride is only slightly softer than my 20's with their 275/45/20 but noticeable all the less, although I suspect 19's more pothole tolerant. I have considered putting an alternative tyre on the 19's when they wear out but I do like the look of the 20's, I think it really suits the 1st generation car. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue. |
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Fri Jan 20 2023 2:40pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8980 |
255/55 gives over half an inch (over 16mm) more sidewall than 275/45 so probably should be noticeable on uneven surfaces. It also, of course, fills the wheel arch better too being a larger overall tyre. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
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Fri Jan 20 2023 2:45pm |
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Salisburylander Member Since: 16 Mar 2014 Location: Salisbury Posts: 245 |
I assume the spare still fits alright.
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Fri Jan 20 2023 4:52pm |
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Stevepd Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1251 |
I had those Asimmetrico's on my 20's before they wore out, very impressed. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue. |
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Fri Jan 20 2023 5:37pm |
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Notyalc Member Since: 01 Aug 2022 Location: Northumberland Posts: 38 |
Which wheels are you guys using to run the 19’s please?
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Fri Jan 20 2023 7:24pm |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 12 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8980 |
I don't think they do that in 255/55, it's a 255/50 tyre. It's also a pretty old tyre now, having been fitted to the RRS back in the beginning.
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Fri Jan 20 2023 11:03pm |
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Stevepd Member Since: 22 May 2017 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1251 |
Here is a quick view of the 19 x 8 original options. My 19s are the 5 twin spoke, but I do not have the Brembo, but I do have the big brake conversion (best and only modification). https://www.alloyhub.com/alloy-wheels/land...f_count=15 Others will be along soonest on whether 19s will go over the brembos'. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue. |
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Sat Jan 21 2023 7:39am |
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mike54 Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: NW Posts: 23 |
Yes, I've been using this for a year and now have nokian Winter SUV WR tyres on them. Fantastic both in terms of ride and grip. The extra sidewall height makes a huge difference. My Sport is leased and is going back shortly so I'll be selling them soon but the wheels are as new and unmarked in gunmetal. Drop me a message if you'd like some pics. |
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Sat Jan 21 2023 8:35am |
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Salisburylander Member Since: 16 Mar 2014 Location: Salisbury Posts: 245 |
I used to have the 6-pot Brembo calipers but changed them recently for the 4-pot version. I originally planned to use the RRS standard 19 x 9 ET53 rim which will fit over the 4-pot calipers; however, trying to get a set of decent rims that haven’t been badly kerbed and buckled without flaking paint is near impossible.
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Sat Jan 21 2023 11:05am |
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Salisburylander Member Since: 16 Mar 2014 Location: Salisbury Posts: 245 |
mike54: post a picture so everyone can have a look. What model are they off? |
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Sat Jan 21 2023 11:07am |
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Notyalc Member Since: 01 Aug 2022 Location: Northumberland Posts: 38 |
Thanks, interested to see how you get on. Ive got a virtually brand new set of duratrac off my now departed D4, but the D4 wheels wont clear the calipers… |
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Sun Jan 22 2023 12:50pm |
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mike54 Member Since: 19 Dec 2020 Location: NW Posts: 23 |
I had them on my MY20 P400e. All 4 are unmarked. As you can see they were silver, I had them blasted and re-coated in this colour - I made a mistake though (apologies), they’re 20” not 19” but you still get the increased sidewall
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Sun Jan 22 2023 4:51pm |
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