I have a 2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 which is currently running on 22" Turbine alloy wheels - While I love the way it looks with these bigger wheels, it's nowhere near as smooth as my old 2007 L322 4.4 petrol which runs on 19" wheels.

I'm thinking about changing the 22' wheels down to 20"s:

Has anyone done the same? Is it a lot smoother for the downgrade? And is it worth the change?

Please advise?

Many thanks

Not as bumpy on a poor road - but noticeably more tyre roll on roundabouts

Depends on the type of roads & your driving style really......

I've had 20's, 21's & 22's and the 22's suit me best - so much so that I have 2 sets & run 22's with winter tyres too

I've got 20" and 21". However, my 20" have wider off-road tyres on them so not a great comparison.

Like Emperor Mong I have 20" for winter and 21" summer. Goodyear Duratrac 255/55R20 on 20s. Noticeably better on bad road surfaces, quieter and less bump transmission, and less 'tramlining' due to the tread pattern. I was pleasantly surprised. Downside is they are a bit noisier and I drive in a more 'hypermiling' stye due to lower speed rating. Handling difference/cornering not that noticeable for me, but my driving style has perhaps developed from the "drive the chassis" approach of the 2 door Classics rather than an Aston. As a general comment I like the 20s even if they are not very fashionable. Only Range Rovers since 1988

Thanks everyone for your comments - Sounds like it's worth getting a set, if only to stick Winter tyres on

I am actually quite surprised at this. Having just bought a L405 4.4 vogue se with 22 turbines I find it rides better than my l332 which had 22 in on recently swapped back to standard 20. Whilst my l332 is a lovely ride I find the more modern damping on the 405 more comfortable even riding on 22in wheels and at present I am alternating almost on a daily basis.
Is your new car sitting on decent continentals? L405 4.4 SDV8 Santorini/Black VSE
L332 4.4 tdv8 stornoway/Ivory VSE gone
L332 3.6 tdv8 black/sand vogue gone
Mk 7 vw golf r black/black(swmbo)
Mini Cooper s grey gone (swmbo)
BMW e60 m5 black/black gone
BMW e46 m3 silver/black gone
BMW e39 525i m sport blue/sand gone
Vw mk 4 golf gti blue/black gone

I'm also running 22's on my L405 AB thinking of getting a set of 20" wheels for doing some off roading. What happens with the TPMS sensors, can you order another set for the new wheels?
Or if I don't have the sensors on the new wheels, will the car keep warning about that? L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

I swapped from 21’s to 20’s around 2,500 miles ago and much prefer the 20’s. It was only ever meant to be a temporary change but, within just a few miles, I knew it would be a permanent change for me

The car is almost immune to road imperfections now, with a much smoother ride. Tram lining has virtually disappeared too. Kerbs hold no fear any longer as the rim protection is superb. The shocks from rough road surfaces can no longer be felt through the steering either - I’m convinced that it must be giving the air springs and all the suspension and steering bushes a much easier life. Choose the right design and they’re a doddle to keep clean and you can even inspect the brake pads with the wheels in place! Fuel economy has improved by around 2 mpg (probably as a result of tyre width reducing from 275 to 255). I’ve not noticed any loss in handling, but then I’ve never wanted, or expected, razor sharp handling from a RR anyway Conversely, big rims on their own are never going to transform a RR into a sporty handling car, but they will affect the ride.

While they don’t look as sophisticated as the original, diamond cut, 21” rims they look much more aggressive and more purposeful to me

It’s a simple job for tyre fitters to swap TPMS valves from one set of wheels to another, or a spare set can be bought. There’s no setting up to do, they simply sort themselves out within the first few hundred yards of driving

m3mjw wrote:

I am actually quite surprised at this. Having just bought a L405 4.4 vogue se with 22 turbines I find it rides better than my l332 which had 22 in on recently swapped back to standard 20.

aja500 wrote:

Thanks everyone for your comments - Sounds like it's worth getting a set, if only to stick Winter tyres on

Funnily enough, that was my original plan

I only put them on, in March, to wear out the new Michelin Latitude Sports before next winter. Ironically, the 21's will only be going back on over the winter to use up the remaining tread on the, ever so good in snow, standard fitment Pirelli Verde AT's.

I’ve got both 22 and 20”, in sizes 275/40/22 and 285/50/20. The 20” set are Cooper AT’s used during the shooting season for off road use / winter use.

I prefer the looks and handling of the 22’s, and don’t notice a material difference in ride comfort. What I do notice is I have no fear of kerbing or damaging the 20” which is a massive relief. However, so far and having clipped several kerbs while parking including some stone knocked of a wall by an HGV at speed I haven’t damaged a 22” yet. This is probably due to the OEM Continental tyres which have a brilliant rim protection built into the tyre.

If I didn’t drive off road I would stick to 22’s all year round as the handling is far nicer particularly on curvy roads and roundabouts when using all the Torques from the V8 Diesel  2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

I'm starting to wonder if a 21" would be the best compromise, between handling, off road capability, comfort and looks. L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)

Probably if decent tyres were available - but there are no AT or mud tyres available in 21” or 22” in even a remotely suitable size 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

There's quite a selection of ATs in 275/55R20 in this part of the world - 32" instead of 31" but they fit the L405 without any concerns. I've just fitted Pirelli All Terrain Plus in this size to my L322 and expect them to take any punishment that I can dish out, although the BFG KO2 in the same size that they replaced didn't fare too well.

Thanks GraemeS
I had a set of K02's previously, just don't think they suit the L405 for day to day driving, nor the style of the L405.
Bummer, seems like I'm going to have to split and have 22's for day to day driving and a set of 20''s for off roading. L405 SDV8 Autobiography (MY13)