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Hobo729 Member Since: 14 Dec 2014 Location: Limassol Posts: 43 |
I ordered a L460 D350 AB in October last year (2022) and the sales guy recommended I opt for 23" wheels because "they suit the car better and you won't be disappointed with the ride quality". My present 2019 car (L405 SD4.4 AB) came on 22" and was transformed into a delight to drive when I changed to 21" wheels.
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8th Feb 2023 11:39am |
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DJIT Member Since: 17 Feb 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 74 |
My outgoing D300 has 23"s and looks wise they suite the car better than the 21"s. There is going to be a trade off on ride dynamics with a thinner tyre wall. For me it was fine as I didn't drive the car on 21"s. I did notice the dealer has supplied them with lower PSI than the door sticker suggests and when I took the pressure up to the correct rating, I noticed a firmer ride. Again I got used to it.
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8th Feb 2023 3:40pm |
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AndyS Member Since: 27 Feb 2016 Location: Lymington, Hampshire Posts: 403 |
My P440e arrived with 21's and I'm looking for 22's. Had 23's on my last one and the ride is definitely quite firm especially with the roads in their current appalling state. Current fleet:
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8th Feb 2023 4:44pm |
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Hobo729 Member Since: 14 Dec 2014 Location: Limassol Posts: 43 |
Thanks Andy, I am not a style for the sake of style lover myself - I prefer functionality. I drive across Europe several times a year and my choice of vehicle is based on comfort and versatility - go any where if needed is also on the list. The major roads in civilised Europe are a dream to drive on and my present L405 glides on its 21" wheels and the latest Pirelli's are so quiet these days, the journeys are a joy. I am certainly reading the posts and have now decided 23" is not for me - my instinct said 22" was max but perhaps 21" is even better except what about the trick suspension setup on the D350 - is is calibrated for 21" wheels? |
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8th Feb 2023 11:01pm |
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Jase71 Member Since: 13 Apr 2016 Location: Mona Vale Posts: 482 |
when I ordered 23's were not available in the supply chain.. 2017 Range Rover Vogue V6 Diesel
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10th Feb 2023 4:03pm |
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DJIT Member Since: 17 Feb 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 74 |
Hi guys. Yesterday drove all three sizes. First my outgoing D300 with 23”s. These were on the car from collection in July as a dealer fit. So I had nothing to compare it with. Found the drive to be fine. Did notice the drive felt firmer when I added air to the recommended setting a few months in but it was a marginal increase. Was happy with aesthetics and drive.
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11th Feb 2023 10:16am |
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 821 |
DJIT, do you mind me asking when you placed your order for the P440e? My order (albeit for a LWB variant) has been in since Feb 2022 and still not slotted yet, would be interesting to know how long you've been waiting? Or AndyS, if you could also please advise as to order date? |
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11th Feb 2023 4:50pm |
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DJIT Member Since: 17 Feb 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 74 |
Hi aja500. Mine was a bit of luck really. I kept in contact with the dealer asking them to let me know if they had any phev’s cancelled orders come through. After a couple of near misses (where people threatened to cancel but took the cars and lo and behold they popped up on Autotrader soon after) they said they had a dealer spec’d car coming through. I was happy enough with the spec so took it.
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11th Feb 2023 6:07pm |
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 821 |
Thanks for taking the time to reply DJIT and congratulations on getting the new car. That looks like Eiger Grey, which was actually on my shortlist, but in the end I decided to play safe with black.
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11th Feb 2023 11:43pm |
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Westminster Member Since: 23 Mar 2017 Location: UK Posts: 136 |
I opted for 21" on mine and would have gone for 20" if available. I'd imagine 23"s would be pretty crashy. |
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3rd Oct 2023 10:34pm |
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Cam-Tech-Craig Member Since: 03 Aug 2011 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 16286 |
I drive all three options weekly on road tests (after servicing) I agree the 22” is the sweet spot but! The 23’s look better by far! |
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4th Oct 2023 8:41am |
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DJIT Member Since: 17 Feb 2019 Location: Hampshire Posts: 74 |
Did I hear the Tory's are going to resurface all UK roads with the HS2 saving? If so I will get the 23"s out of storage! |
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4th Oct 2023 3:52pm |
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AndyS Member Since: 27 Feb 2016 Location: Lymington, Hampshire Posts: 403 |
Following from my earlier post about the poor ride quality on 22” wheels on my hybrid, I checked the tyre pressures just last week only to find they were all 10psi above the recommended pressures.
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4th Oct 2023 8:50pm |
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Phoenix Member Since: 16 May 2022 Location: Gone Posts: 1631 |
Anything a salesman recommends should be verified - if one of ours said it was raining, I'd look out of the window to check.
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4th Oct 2023 9:27pm |
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