Another tire/wheel thread: 19" vs 18"

Fozzy325 said:

Coming back to this thanks for the information. I found the following wheels

I just want to know the offset for Land Rover LR4 2016 +53 but on here it shows +38. is this going to matter?

https://imgur.com/XxUNnPy

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+38 should be fine with an 8" rim. I'm running +40s with no issues and compos are +44 I think. All really close.

I'm putting 265/60-18 BFG KO2's on my just received Compomotives 18"'s. I want to avoid any rubbing issues & also have them fit my new Kaymar rear wheel carrier without modifications.
It keeps the speedo etc accurate & they are within a couple of mils circumference of the OE 255/55-19's.

Ok I just researched what offset is,
So from a +38 to the stock +53 is -15mm difference so just over 1/2 inch.
So when putting on a +38 you are moving inner wheel closer to the calliper.
The problem that must be happening between the stock LR3 18inch +53 and the LR4 19inch +53 on a 2016 SCV6 3.0 L126 LR4
Is the inner arch of the wheel, and the calliper. The arch must be thicker or the arch is not as deep causing the calliper to touch. Then by adding a 1.25 inch spacer makes it work.

It would be interesting to know the different callipers used in the different LR4 2016 models. As the TDI and the SCV6 can fit different wheels


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Here is a great app that will help understand all the changes to the wheels and vehicle

https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wh...60-18X8ET53&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm&sr=0mm



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Fozzy325, regarding the wheels, I have no complaints and I would absolutely purchase these again...my favorite upgrade to my LR4. Looking back at all my mods, if these wheels would have been available when I first began mod'ing my truck, these wheels (and tires) would and should have been my first investment. I only remember the Compos, which I liked, but for purchase & shipping were more than I wanted to spend. I bought 5 wheels from Lucky8 for under $1,000...they even gave me a discount, which placed them under $900. Five BFG KO2s cost more than the wheels and spacers.

They are steel, which I like, so definitely heavier, but I appreciate the durability off road. They've already hit/scraped a few boulders/rocks on two trips to Moab and several mountain climbs in California and the only thing I've needed to do is touch up with spray paint. Driving performance is the same on highway and around town, and I like the way they look. My favorite thing about the tires is the increased amount of sidewall for airing down...gives me added peace of mind on more rugged trails.

You will need spacers for these wheels, which Lucky8 sells. Additionally, I went with 275/65R18, which required a decent amount of cutting inside the wheel wheel due to rubbing at full lock. If you want to avoid some cutting, might try 265/65R18.

Reviving this old thread.

Just read some of the later replies and am a bit shocked at folks talking about issues airing down 19s. I've aired down the OEM Contis I still have on my truck numerous times without issue. Mind you, this is beach driving, but I've been running them at 13 pounds on the beach a few times per year without concern.

Do others share the worries of a few of the posters here about airing down 19s?

Anyway, my 2013 LR4 has about 34k miles on it now and I'm figuring I'd like to replace the OEM Contis (which I loathe) before winter comes here in the northeast without spending an extra $1500 or so on Compmotive 18 inch wheels. Looking at 19s, either the Cooper Zeons, Conti A/T TerrainContacts and the pricey Wrangler Duratracs (which inexplicably seem to exist in both a Q and S speed rating, even though Goodyear only seems to acknowledge the existence of the Q rated ones).

Any current feedback on these models would be appreciated, even though I know it's a well-worn topic. One of the posters on this thread specifically noted slipping a tire when airing down his Zeon LTZ 19s, which gives me considerable pause since that's a semi-regular practice for me.

If you are driving on a beach, airing down a 19 is probably okay.

I would't air one down on rocks, though. There is no 19" tire that comes with a strong enough sidewall to withstand a sharp rock. Airing down a tire generates considerable additional sidewall exposure, and I personally think the risk far outweighs the reward.

ryanjl said:

If you are driving on a beach, airing down a 19 is probably okay.

I would't air one down on rocks, though. There is no 19" tire that comes with a strong enough sidewall to withstand a sharp rock. Airing down a tire generates considerable additional sidewall exposure, and I personally think the risk far outweighs the reward.

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I mean, that's an unbelievable drag. You really have to wonder what LR was thinking. I mean, I get that people want 19s and 20s (and worse), but there was not reason not to offer 18s and 17s. My understanding is those brakes need not be so large. Again, well worn territory. But the impracticality of airing down 19s was something I didn't know about.

hatch said:

Reviving this old thread.

Just read some of the later replies and am a bit shocked at folks talking about issues airing down 19s. I've aired down the OEM Contis I still have on my truck numerous times without issue. Mind you, this is beach driving, but I've been running them at 13 pounds on the beach a few times per year without concern.

Do others share the worries of a few of the posters here about airing down 19s?

Anyway, my 2013 LR4 has about 34k miles on it now and I'm figuring I'd like to replace the OEM Contis (which I loathe) before winter comes here in the northeast without spending an extra $1500 or so on Compmotive 18 inch wheels. Looking at 19s, either the Cooper Zeons, Conti A/T TerrainContacts and the pricey Wrangler Duratracs (which inexplicably seem to exist in both a Q and S speed rating, even though Goodyear only seems to acknowledge the existence of the Q rated ones).

Any current feedback on these models would be appreciated, even though I know it's a well-worn topic. One of the posters on this thread specifically noted slipping a tire when airing down his Zeon LTZ 19s, which gives me considerable pause since that's a semi-regular practice for me.

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The 255/55/19 Duratracs that I bought four years ago were product code 150663574 and were Q rated. The tire disappeared for a short time and when it came back the product code changed to 150884574 and was briefly listed as S rated, but then I thought it went back to Q. I am unsure why...

My wife has been extremely please with the Yokoham Geolandar A/T G015 tires in 255/55/19. She claims they are the best tires she has ever had - she would prefer they look a little beefier like her Duratracs were, but performance-wise (all on-road) she claims they are much better.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/geolandar-a-t-g015

Based on seeing a different size in person before ordering the 255/55/19's there are two slight variations to the tread patterns for the Yoko's.
The 255/55/19 looked "milder" than the one I saw when ordering - it looks a touch more street oriented than some other sizes of the same tire.

This is the one on the Yoko site that it would look like:

catman said:

My wife has been extremely please with the Yokoham Geolandar A/T G015 tires in 255/55/19. She claims they are the best tires she has ever had - she would prefer they look a little beefier like her Duratracs were, but performance-wise (all on-road) she claims they are much better.

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Have any pictures, by chance?

And you're sure there are different tread patterns? Yoko certainly doesn't make this clear, if so.