Thread: Discovery SVX

Why???

Again I have taken my D4 where Defenders have gone - mine does not have bulbar, just slightly bigger tyres.

Done the same with my D3

The SVX has fairly big tyres which BTW you can fit on a normal D5 legally.

Interestingly if you compare this 275 55 20 to a stock D1 tyre 235 50 16 there is only 12mm difference in sidewalls heights

Originally Posted by chuck

Why???

Again I have taken my D4 where Defenders have gone - mine does not have bulbar, just slightly bigger tyres.

Done the same with my D3

The SVX has fairly big tyres which BTW you can fit on a normal D5 legally.

Interestingly if you compare this 275 55 20 to a stock D1 tyre 235 50 16 there is only 12mm difference in sidewalls heights

I'm specifically commenting on the SVX, not the D5 in general.

The colour of the seats and a thirsty petrol V8 means it doesn't suit how I would want to use it. I think the winch at the back is not as useful as a winch at the front. I could probably live with the tyres, having had the 19"s on the D4, but would certainly prefer something with a higher profile. My Defender has 2" more sidewall in the tyre. (200mm vs 150mm).

Cheers,
Jon

Originally Posted by jon3950

?..it. I think the winch at the back is not as useful as a winch at the front.

Cheers,
Jon

Hi Jon,
I also thought that...but then again us Landrover drivers are a considerate / benevolent bunch, the winch is for the poor sod stuck behind, once the LR has driven the obstacle with ease ;-)

I'd buy one if it came with a Diesel engine...and if it were the tdv8, even quicker!

I'm looking more at what this says about Land Rover as a company. ie "We're not going soft. We still understand off-road capability. But why do it povvo when you can do it in THIS!" Ta-dah!
Kudos to them. My interest in the D5 has just cranked up appreciably. To near redline.
But I really, really hope they do diesel version... Please... With eight cylinders in a vee configuration with two hair dryers.

My stock D1 tyres are either 205/80/16 or 235/70/16. The D3 I recently bought came with 265/60/18 AT tyres, but I might see if I can find some 17's somewhere for touring. A couple of months ago I hit some tracks North of Perth with one of guys off the forum in his D4 V8. Looking at my D1 when airing down, he joked about "sidewall envy" as he had 20's on his car. Didn't stop him in the least though so I am sure the rim/tyre choice for the average D5 driver should be ok.

Originally Posted by cripesamighty

My stock D1 tyres are either 205/80/16 or 235/70/16. The D3 I recently bought came with 265/60/18 AT tyres, but I might see if I can find some 17's somewhere for touring.

For touring, I wouldn't bother spending the money. I think the 18"s are just fine, especially now there are decent choices of rubber. Having run 17"s and 18"s on a D3 and 19"s on a D4 I think 18"s are the best compromise between handling and sidewall strength. I went to great lengths to get a set of 17"s for the D3 but in the end spent most of the time running on the 18"s. They were nicer on road and I never had a problem with them off-road that was due to their size.

Originally Posted by cripesamighty

A couple of months ago I hit some tracks North of Perth with one of guys off the forum in his D4 V8. Looking at my D1 when airing down, he joked about "sidewall envy" as he had 20's on his car. Didn't stop him in the least though so I am sure the rim/tyre choice for the average D5 driver should be ok.

I think many would be surprised how far you can get with 20"s - as long as you are careful with speed and pressure. They are not for me though. Whilst I'd happily have a D3/4 or 5 with 18"s, I must admit I'm enjoying having 16"s again - just a little less to worry about.

Cheers,
Jon

When ordering my D5 last week, I asked about SVX, at this stage they had no pricing, but the salesman in his opinion ( and it was only a opinion) that $200,000 wasn't out of the question.

phew, that take my breath away!!!

but you never know, they might supprise us, ( I asked if I could just order the wheels & tyres instead )

Jack

Originally Posted by jon3950

I'm specifically commenting on the SVX, not the D5 in general.

The colour of the seats and a thirsty petrol V8 means it doesn't suit how I would want to use it. I think the winch at the back is not as useful as a winch at the front. I could probably live with the tyres, having had the 19"s on the D4, but would certainly prefer something with a higher profile. My Defender has 2" more sidewall in the tyre. (200mm vs 150mm).

Cheers,

Jon

Actually having a winch at the back is quite clever.Having the ability to winch backwards prevents you pulling yourself into more trouble and the fact that you have already made a path on the way in means it is easier to get out.
Lots of people fit rear mounted winches no excess weight over the steering axle and no requirement for a bull bar either
It actually makes a lot of sense and is one reason why I have both a front and rear mounted winch
Hope this helps
Regards
XDrive