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Jordie Barrett's sock

Member Since: 01 Nov 2023
Location: South West
Posts: 23

2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

I have a set of wheels (from my L320 Sport) which have an elderly set of Yokohama 285/35/22. I know the PCD is OK, but not sure of the offset. When the weather warms up a bit I might have to swap a wheel to see how it looks.

The rolling diameter is almost identical so I don't think they'll look 'small wheel syndrome' but even though they're only 10mm wider, might get the 'Tonka Toy' look.

12th Jan 2024 5:27pm

Richie N

Member Since: 29 Dec 2023
Location: Kent
Posts: 333

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Baltic Blue

I need one new rear tyre but my supplier says I should buy two to have them identically worn.

Is that necessary? Thanks

23rd Mar 2024 11:29am

Jordie Barrett's sock

Member Since: 01 Nov 2023
Location: South West
Posts: 23

I've heard this before. But I'm sceptical.

Different diameters on one axle can ruin the diff, but consider my Sport had 20s from the factory and a 17" spare, draw your own conclusions.

A new tyre will have 8mm of tread vs part worn of say 4mm. A difference of 4mm in diameter will make hardly any difference to the circumference.

23rd Mar 2024 12:05pm

DrF

Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South East
Posts: 1403

2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

I recently changed from pirelli scorpion to Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, a complete game changer, better grip and quieter as well, thoroughly recommend.

23rd Mar 2024 12:27pm

Stelen

Member Since: 19 Jan 2022
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 14

Generally speaking, its said that 4mm is the tread depth tolerance measurement to keep all the cogs and gears of the transmission in the right place.

23rd Mar 2024 12:51pm

Jordie Barrett's sock

Member Since: 01 Nov 2023
Location: South West
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I concur ^^^^

23rd Mar 2024 1:15pm

Richie N

Member Since: 29 Dec 2023
Location: Kent
Posts: 333

Thanks gents, sounds like I’ll be fine with one new one..👍

23rd Mar 2024 1:50pm

Jordie Barrett's sock

Member Since: 01 Nov 2023
Location: South West
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Bear In mind, if rhe remaining tyre on the axle is quite worn, it might be an idea to get it replaced as well.

23rd Mar 2024 1:52pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7937

2013 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

Richie N wrote:
I need one new rear tyre but my supplier says I should buy two to have them identically worn.

Is that necessary? Thanks

What state is your spare wheel in ? (assuming full size spare)

I usually throw that into the mix & put the closest pair onto the car - sometimes it means a new spare, other times not.

23rd Mar 2024 2:16pm

Richie N

Member Since: 29 Dec 2023
Location: Kent
Posts: 333

Yes, that’s a good point 👍 I need to check before making a decision.

23rd Mar 2024 4:24pm

Sandyt

Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Wraysbury Windsor
Posts: 2265

2007 Range Rover Supercharged 4.2 SC V8 Buckingham Blue

DrF wrote:
I recently changed from pirelli scorpion to Michelin Pilot Sport 4s, a complete game changer, better grip and quieter as well, thoroughly recommend.

I used the Michelins and bout the Pirellis a few weeks ago and I have given them 3k to get used to but changing back to Michelins absolutely superb ib Wet as well

I run Goodyear Ultrgrip winters and they are another superb tyre

24th Mar 2024 7:50pm

JayGee

Member Since: 27 Jul 2021
Location: London
Posts: 3241

2012 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Orkney Grey

An all season tyre is not going to do as well in the wet as a summer tyre unless it's quite cold. If you can run 2 sets winter and summer there is no compromise. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

25th Mar 2024 4:43pm

Sandyt

Member Since: 07 Nov 2013
Location: Wraysbury Windsor
Posts: 2265

At the moment Costco £792 for 4 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 255 55 R20 for 4

25th Mar 2024 5:23pm

Martin2

Member Since: 15 Jun 2020
Location: Northamptonshire
Posts: 769

JayGee wrote:
An all season tyre is not going to do as well in the wet as a summer tyre unless it's quite cold. If you can run 2 sets winter and summer there is no compromise.

The problem with UK winters is a proper winter tyre is still a compromise unless you live in the North/Scotland as it can be below freezing one day and in double figures a few days later. In my experience, winter tyres aren't great at 10c+, although that is on more performance orientated cars than a FF. I think a set of decent summer and all season tyres is the best way to go. That's what I've put on my wife's Golf R and I had on my 750i, but I have a winter set on the Porsche as it's the only option. The summers are back on now though and what a difference.....in a good way!

I ran Scorpion Zero All Seasons on my L405 and they were fine for the type of car it is. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
MY19 SDV8 Autobiography - Sold

25th Mar 2024 5:28pm

Alistair

Member Since: 11 Feb 2011
Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra
Posts: 7937

JayGee wrote:
An all season tyre is not going to do as well in the wet as a summer tyre unless it's quite cold. If you can run 2 sets winter and summer there is no compromise.

It's the dry where summers excel at most temperatures

In the wet, an all season tyre should be better except when it's very warm

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25th Mar 2024 5:35pm

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