new guy question - 19"-20" wheels

[ejr13]

Great site. I have read some helpfull things.

I have a 2005 LR3 with stock 18's if I put 19's or 20's do I need to get anything reprogramed for the suspension?

Thanks

 

[duckdive]

Not if you stick with the same tire diameter.

 

[ejr13]

Doh!, I can't beleive I didn't think of that reason......

I'm probably going to just get some Rover Sport take off's. If I do It should be a simple procedure with the dealer.

Thanks.

 

[ejr13]

Not that it is all the interesting ....I ended up buying some 19" Sport takeoffs from a local guy. $900 for all 4 with Conti's and sensors, $159.00 for mounting & lifetime alignment. Maybe 20 miles on them. Heck of a lot better than buying 4 new tires for my existing rims for $1000.

The height is exactly the same so I won't need to have the computer updated. Next service I'll have them make sure the senors are being picked up by the computer as I did not get that option when I purchased the car.

If you need 4 new tires and want new wheels for your LR I highly suggest looking locally on ebay or craigslist. Here in So. Cal. I had a lot of choices.

The Contis are noticeably smoother !!! I do mostly highway miles.

 

[richpike]

Nice - that is a great deal. Those are good looking wheels too. And I'm not sure what the deal is, but I really like the standard V8 SE wheels - they look fantastic too.

-Rich

 

[davez26]

The height is exactly the same so I won't need to have the computer updated. Next service I'll have them make sure the senors are being picked up by the computer as I did not get that option when I purchased the car.

Actually, it isn't the same. From what I'm reading you purchased RRS tires/wheels, then replaced the factory tires on the Sport wheels with direct replacements. A 255/60R18 (standard LR3 tire) comes in @ 763 MM, (30.03 inches) While stock RRS tire is 255/50R19, which omes in @ 737 MM, (29.01 inches). The stock LR3 size is 255/55R19 (762.5 mm). Your vehicle just lost 1/2 " ground clearance.
But, if you like the look, and ride, go with it.

 

[bgsntth]

The load index on the OE RRS tires are significantly lower than the LR3's, hence you have decreased the GVWR of your truck. Which should be no problem unless you loading-up your LR3 or towing. A few folks on Disco3 have experienced sidewall failure with this combo however. Those Conti's will wear-out in no time, so you can replace them with a tire with the appropriate LI.

 

[roverman]

What'd you do with your old rims?

 

[ejr13]

What'd you do with your old rims?

I should have kept them to sell but felt lazy. I gave them to the shop that mounted the new ones in exchange for credit of $40.00.

The load index on the OE RRS tires are significantly lower than the LR3's, hence you have decreased the GVWR of your truck. Which should be no problem unless you loading-up your LR3 or towing. A few folks on Disco3 have experienced sidewall failure with this combo however. Those Conti's will wear-out in no time, so you can replace them with a tire with the appropriate LI.

I'm not to worried for now as the next 1/1/2-2 years I won't have much time for loading up or off road fun with it. For the price I paid for the wheels/tires etc.. it was better than buying new 2 new GY Wranglers. Here in my area they are going for $310 -$350 each ! and a 2 weeks wait. I didn't like the stock 18" wheels also.
I greatlly appreciate eveyones info.

 

[richpike]

I should have kept them to sell but felt lazy. I gave them to the shop that mounted the new ones in exchange for credit of $40.00.

I would have given you that plus shipping

-Rich