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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue
Going to 19’s

I have just buckled a front wheel after hitting a pothole. Just couldn’t avoid it; it was either the pothole or a head-on crash into another car.

I think I will get rid of the 20’s and move to 19’s. I reckon the slightly larger than standard 255/55-19 tyres would give a slightly better ride too.

Anyone using this size tyre?

Post #630058 Fri Jan 20 2023 11:24am
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Pufftmw



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

Yep! Running General Grabber AT3s. Have been for the past 6 years or so.

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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

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.

Only done 100 or so miles so far but the new tyres are definitely much quieter than the old ones (which were worn and so expected to be noisy). 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

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Stevepd



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

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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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

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. Thumbs Up 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

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Salisburylander



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I assume the spare still fits alright.

I don’t really want an AT tyre but will probably go for a Pirelli Zero Asimmetrico which is M+S rated.

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Stevepd



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

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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Notyalc



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Which wheels are you guys using to run the 19’s please?

Have you all got Brembo front calipers?

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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

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.

If you don't want AT tyres and just want a road tyre, there are plenty out there, including a number of true all season options.

M + S means very little in practical terms (it just means the ratio of voids to lands is higher than a standard road tyre) and most / all all-season tyres will have it. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

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Stevepd



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

Notyalc wrote:
Which wheels are you guys using to run the 19’s please?

Have you all got Brembo front calipers?


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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mike54



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Re: Going to 19’s

Salisburylander wrote:
I have just buckled a front wheel after hitting a pothole. Just couldn’t avoid it; it was either the pothole or a head-on crash into another car.

I think I will get rid of the 20’s and move to 19’s. I reckon the slightly larger than standard 255/55-19 tyres would give a slightly better ride too.

Anyone using this size tyre?


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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Salisburylander



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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.

I therefore plan to use the new Defender style wheel. There are plenty for sale on online auction sites. The rims are 19 x 8 ET41.5 and I have been told they will fit (but the guy selling it would obviously say that). I have bought a single rim to try. If it fits, it can be the spare wheel; if not, then I will put it on a well known auction site.

Just waiting for the temperature outside to rise above freezing before I give it a go. I’ll let you know how I get on.

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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue

mike54: post a picture so everyone can have a look. What model are they off?

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Notyalc



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Salisburylander wrote:
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.

I therefore plan to use the new Defender style wheel. There are plenty for sale on online auction sites. The rims are 19 x 8 ET41.5 and I have been told they will fit (but the guy selling it would obviously say that). I have bought a single rim to try. If it fits, it can be the spare wheel; if not, then I will put it on a well known auction site.

Just waiting for the temperature outside to rise above freezing before I give it a go. I’ll let you know how I get on.


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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mike54



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Salisburylander wrote:
mike54: post a picture so everyone can have a look. What model are they off?


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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