Thread: New tyres

There's a recent thread on aftermarket / non rated rims etc, I'd have a read of that too..

No offence but he's obviously going for looks over performance so why be concerned with the size of the contact patch?

If its a diesel, it will be the most uncomfortable ride ever, when buying tyres also see if you can pick up a "Kidney" belt
If its a petrol it will be marginally better.

Cheers

Be about as comfortable as this:

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Be about as comfortable as this:

That is GOLD

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

285/35 but the contact patch will be huge = less power, more engine stress

will 275/40 fit well on a 22

285/35 is smaller in diameter than 275/40 so the engine will be "stressed" more with 275/40 fitted. But stressed? I can't see that being of any concern.

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Hi all,

I know this probably isnt what you all are into (neither am i) but my father has decided he wants a set of 22's on his Range rover sport '10

Thanks in advance

Rivenscyr,

Perhaps you might want to check out the Disco3UK ( DISCO3.CO.UK - Index) site as there is plenty of discussion regarding bigger wheel and tyre combo's on there.

In terms of maximum size it is really all about the diameter of the OEM plus or minus the allowable increase (something like up to 15 or 20 mm I think).

No real limitation on how much is wheel and how much is tyre, within reason so provided the 22's and the low ratio rubber did not increase the overall diameter he can probably go for his life.

The RRS should have enough grunt to overcome the contact patch issue and as noted the ride will be so uncomfortable that he will not want to go that fast anyway.

Make sure he does not get rid of the old wheels and tyres as the bling 22's might wear out their welcome.

Check out the Tempe Tyres gallery as I am sure there are some photos of RRS with 20 - 22in rims, they look pretty stupid really (Just my opinion).

George

Originally Posted by Rivenscyr

Hi all,

I know this probably isnt what you all are into (neither am i) but my father has decided he wants a set of 22's on his Range rover sport '10

Thanks in advance

Rivenscyr,

Perhaps you might want to check out the Disco3UK ( DISCO3.CO.UK - Index) site as there is plenty of discussion regarding bigger wheel and tyre combo's on there.

In terms of maximum size it is really all about the diameter of the OEM plus or minus the allowable increase (something like up to 15 or 20 mm I think).

No real limitation on how much is wheel and how much is tyre, within reason so provided the 22's and the low ratio rubber did not increase the overall diameter he can probably go for his life.

The RRS should have enough grunt to overcome the contact patch issue and as noted the ride will be so uncomfortable that he will not want to go that fast anyway.

Make sure he does not get rid of the old wheels and tyres as the bling 22's might wear out their welcome.

Check out the Tempe Tyres gallery as I am sure there are some photos of RRS with 20 - 22in rims, they look pretty stupid really (Just my opinion).

George