Crazy I know but any 19" wheel suggestions?

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ktm525

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I'm running a Toyo AT III (255/60) on EOM 19" wheels. That's a 31" tire with an additional 1/2 of sidewall, which is a modest improvement over stock. But when compared to the 255/50R20 tires I assume you're running, you get a full a full inch of additional sidewall (6" vs 5") which I think is a worthwhile improvement. Allows for airing down just a little, with the caution that airing down too much makes the tire prone to bruising and or puncture--especially since they're not LT tires. Of course, not being an LT means a little less stiffness in the ride and theoretically a little less weight. I'd say they're a moderate all terrain pattern so I was pleasantly surprised with performance on muddy WV trails. Reasonably quiet on-road performance. It was the right compromise between me and my wife. The 255/65R19 Wrangler Duratrac would have landed me in the dog house on appearance and noise. (helpful tool - https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator)

I think that is the best solution 19" tire.
 

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If you're truly heart set on 19's, I have 5x or 6x of these. If you're anywhere near San Diego, Ca, you're in luck.

They're 2006-2009 Range Rover oem wheels.

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A better bet is to keep the 20s and put fatter tire on them. The 20in selection is infinitely better. The size that works rather well(from experience) is 275 55 20.
I second this. If you already have 20s then you can fit Yokohama G015 (275-55-R20) - looks nice, great in snow, quiet on highway, good in mud too. Profile might be too small to do serious sand dune riding, but it all depends how deep you plan to go...
You may find this thread helpful: https://www.landroverworld.org/threads/stock-lr4-and-275-55-20s-the-results.40748/page-3#post-230613
Or go all in and put 18". I do not see the point buying 19" - there is not much tire choice there, and if you are going to spend money why not get a proper thing right away?
The only reason I would go with 19" is if I found bargain deal on a used set (which happens often because many switch to 18")
 

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If you're truly heart set on 19's, I have 5x or 6x of these. If you're anywhere near San Diego, Ca, you're in luck.

They're 2006-2009 Range Rover oem wheels.

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Those are what I run for a winter tire set. They tuck in a little bit more than stock. Built like a brisk s house. Not a bad idea for winter wheels.
 

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On my wife's 2012 LR4 I went with Tire Rack Curva's in an 18" wheel (black alloy) for dedicated snows and the cost of tires was much lower. She liked the blach wheels so much on her white LR that when the stock Contis wore out (in less than 25K miles) I sold the factory wheels and that paid for another set of the black alloys.
Never been disappointed. since both sets came fron tore rack with I assume the same sensors I don't have to reprogram the tpms with every tire change. Never regretted the change.
 

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Interesting. Cleared the calipers with no modifications I assume?
 

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