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fisha

Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1378

2015 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Aruba

None of your rubber band tyres here . . .

Got the winter tyres fitted onto a set of 18" wheels. None of your rubber band tyres here . . . 265/60R18

Had to mod the calliper weights, but there is about 5-6mm clearance . . .

Still waiting on centre caps. The ones off the previous alloys didn't swap over. Too small. Overall, very pleased. V8 or else ...

1st Dec 2015 9:32pm

Haylands

Member Since: 04 Mar 2014
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 8269

2014 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

You can't beat a decent sidewall.... Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Parchment over Navy Interior. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand, Jet Interior. Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green, Ivory over Aspen Interior (Fatty Offroader) Sold
-Click for Project Fatty off roader-

1st Dec 2015 11:51pm

fisha

Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1378

Its transformed the ride. Noticeable how much it takes the edge off bumps in the road, yet doesn't seem to have compromised handling. Also much quieter. Bumbling along at 30 is near silent. ITs brill.

The previous summer tyres were 255/55R20 Goodyears, and although oversized (not my choice) with additional sidewall they are really rubbish in terms of ride quality and gave me no confidence in cornering . . .almost like the back end was tucking under itself. They are not getting fitted back on the car. Going to get a new set of tyres for the 20" alloys further down the line. V8 or else ...

2nd Dec 2015 12:46pm

Lost for Words

Member Since: 18 Jun 2015
Location: Warminster, Wiltshire
Posts: 473

I'd love some Compomotives, then I could upgrade to Brembos ( ), but just can't justify it. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

2nd Dec 2015 1:37pm

Spooky

Member Since: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
Posts: 190

2014 Range Rover Autobiography 5.0 SC V8 Corris Grey

They look good. What tyres have you fitted? Regards,
Mick

'Bertha' - 2014 SDV8 Autobigraphy
'~~Vincent' - 2010 TdV8 Vogue SE~~
- '~~Molly' - 2005 HSE Auto~~
'~~Dixie' - 2000 D2 Td5 ES~~

2nd Dec 2015 3:44pm

Weegie

Member Since: 09 Jun 2014
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 3237

2008 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Stornoway Grey

Round black ones?

Sorry couldn't resist I believe they are kumho izen. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

2nd Dec 2015 3:58pm

RRUK
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Location: UK
Posts: 6370

2019 Range Rover Vogue SE SDV8 Santorini Black

It's one of the reasons I like having the Defender to go shooting in, big chunky tyres and 16" alloys.

This was yesterday.

Discovery 4 HSE
1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF
1982 Series 3 Hard Top

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2nd Dec 2015 5:30pm

Spooky

Member Since: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
Posts: 190

Weegie wrote:
Round black ones?

<groan>

I guess I asked for that!!

Weegie wrote:
... I believe they are kumho izen.

Cheers!

Regards,
Mick

'Bertha' - 2014 SDV8 Autobigraphy

'~~Vincent' - 2010 TdV8 Vogue SE~~

- '~~Molly' - 2005 HSE Auto~~
'~~Dixie' - 2000 D2 Td5 ES~~

2nd Dec 2015 10:12pm

fisha

Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1378

Yes. Kumho kc15. Had them before and was very pleased with them so went went for them again. 98 quid a corner from tyre leader. Week 27 of 2015 manufacturing date. V8 or else ...

2nd Dec 2015 11:02pm

Spooky

Member Since: 03 Aug 2009
Location: Swindon, Wilts
Posts: 190

Well, it certainly looks good ... the tyres fill the arches better, too, being slightly larger than stock. any idea if one of those fits in the spare wheel well??? Regards,
Mick

'Bertha' - 2014 SDV8 Autobigraphy
'~~Vincent' - 2010 TdV8 Vogue SE~~
- '~~Molly' - 2005 HSE Auto~~
'~~Dixie' - 2000 D2 Td5 ES~~

29th Dec 2015 9:43pm

Roystonh

Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: Kent
Posts: 395

I agree, winters give a much better ride. A taxi driver mate of mine said that the depot he worked at kept winters on in the summer until they wore out then got another set.

My Goodyears are harsh and noisy compared to my lovely Hankook Winters - they come with pretty pictures on the side too!

2005 L322 Vogue Gold gone
2006 L322 Vogue Black gone
2011 L322 Vogue Silver gone
2011 L322 Autobiography Black gone
2015 L405 Autobiography LWB Black gone
2019 L405 P400e Range Rover Autobiography LWB Eiger grey / black roof gone
2001 P38a 30th Anniversary Wimbledon Green gone
2019 L405 P525 Autobiography LWB British Racing Green

29th Dec 2015 10:59pm

vaz

Member Since: 15 Jun 2014
Location: Colne, Lancashire
Posts: 332

I presume they are the 4 pot brembo's like what is fitted to out 2007 TDV8 that we have just aquired?
Although I didn't think 18 inch wheels fitted over 4 pots.
Nice robust looking wheels, what type or number are they please?

Steve. 1968 Series IIA Pastel Green, nearly there project

30th Dec 2015 4:42pm

fisha

Member Since: 25 Sep 2009
Location: Scotland
Posts: 1378

They are compomotive pd1881.

You have to trim some metal off some metal weights which stick out beyond the caliper. Simple to do as the metal pieces are just bolted onto the caliper. I cut them back to be flush with the caliper. No issues so far.

Overall, still very pleased with the setup. V8 or else ...

30th Dec 2015 10:29pm

sagalout

Member Since: 30 Dec 2015
Location: Harrogate
Posts: 22

I have the same wheels on my Sport. Much better tyre choice for off-road and, like you say, they improve the ride quite a bit too.

I also think they look great!

31st Dec 2015 11:14am

2nd Rower

Member Since: 24 Sep 2009
Location: Upside Down
Posts: 62

2010 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Zermatt Silver

fisha wrote:
They are compomotive pd1881.

You have to trim some metal off some metal weights which stick out beyond the caliper. Simple to do as the metal pieces are just bolted onto the caliper. I cut them back to be flush with the caliper. No issues so far.

Overall, still very pleased with the setup.

Do you have any pics of the mods you had to make? I presume your caiipers are the same as my 2010 TDv8 and i would ike these wheels.

And are you still running then and did you have any issues?

27th Aug 2016 10:31pm

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