New Tires, maybe new wheels?

[racingdc9]

Ok, it's time for new tires, (17,+++ miles), is there a recommendation for stock replacements? No offroading here, mainly city and freeways. I'm thinking about going with 20's(stock SE 18's) Has anyone put 20's on their LR3 and if you have, what size tire did you go with, and how is the ride compared to stock.

If going to 20's will make a very noticeable rougher ride, then I won't do it, and I'll stick w/ stock wheels.

thanks,


Tommy

 

[jptruck]

If you go with the 19" version: I'm using the Michelin Synchrone on the 19" HSE wheels. Beware of the Goodyears that come standard on the HSE. Bad, bad tire vs. the Michelin.

 

[w6000]

Go with Nokian 18" tires. Get one set for the winter, and On set for the summer. I just put on the Nokian Winter tires on my LR3, the ride is much better than the Gooodyear's. I am thinking of leaving them on all year round.

 

[racingdc9]

Nokian: which company is that? I'm in Houston, Tx, winters here are like california summers, hehe.

I'm really trying to persuade my wife for some 20's, hehe. But keep the 18's recommendations coming.

thanks!!

 

[xcursion]

If you change to 20" wheel, the size should be 255/50 20" if my calculation is correct. Check with your dealer to make sure your gauge and speedometer will still be accurate. And the ride will be stiffer and noticeable. Think twice if your wife will complain.....

 

[grommet]

This can be you: http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-2006/2006-Project-Kahn-Discovery-FA-1280x960.jpg

But why compromise? Just sell the LR3 and buy a real bling mobile. Consider Range Rover Sport Supercharged, preferably in Vesuvious Orange. Match that with 22" wheels from Overfinch and you can ride in style with your wife. ;-)

 

[racingdc9]

Hmm, will be noticeable huh?, I think I'll stick w/ stock wheels then. It's my wife's car, so I'll never hear the end of it, if the ride sucks.

 

[daytomann]

Maybe, instead of 20s..stick with 18s or get some 19" wheels so you can still have a little sidewall. By some cool aftermarket wheels then spoon some ToYo Proxes S/T on them....friggin awesome tires. On my F-150 I upgraded from stock 17" wheels to some Roush 18 inch wheels and put Proxes on them...what difference..for the better! Plush ride, higher speed highway driving is smooth as butter, awesome all season performance (I've had them in a blizzard driving to Colorado, rain, off road you name it)and they offer better handling. Who cares what your wife says..do what you want and ask forgivness later...besides new wheels will grow on her.
Any "good" tire shop can plug the tires sizes in on their computer versus your stockers and they call tell you what it'll do to your speedo...doesnt some of the tire websites have the same calculator??
By the way,,,that black LR3 in the link looks great!

http://www.toyo.com/tires/tire_lines/lightTruck_suv/st.html

 

[AZSTALZ]

I just pulled the HSE 19's with Goodyear HP's and replaced them with a set of the 20 inch RR Sport Supercharged rims and put a set of General Tire Grabber UHP 275/45 R20s (Continental's NA brand) and the ride/handling actually improved substantially. Plus they look great... Gives the LR3 that concept car look back! AZSTALZ

 

[CoreyS]

Do you have a pic with the RR Sport wheels? I'm considering that option as well.