LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
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My V8 HSE has 295/30/R22 tyres (see gallery) and the ride isnt as nice as when i had the original HSE alloys with the thicker tyres. My question is. can you get thicker profile tyres for this type of alloy and which ones would you recommend.
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 17th Jan 2009 8:52 pm |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
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SO......your car is the best looking but has the worst ride 
I would guess at 3" over maximum standard LR wheel diameter your chances are likely to be limited in the extreme, possibly to one tyre which your therefore presumably already have on.
Might be worth a check of the tyre sites to see what is available or PM Andy at AJS (site sponsor). 
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:58 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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I dont think you can cos of the clearance issue. Check with the site sponsor AJS tyres. Pm Andy and he will help you without doubt
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| 17th Jan 2009 8:59 pm |
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MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
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 Must type quicker 
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| 17th Jan 2009 9:00 pm |
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NJF
Member Since: 05 Oct 2007
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Large diameter wheels == very low profile tyres == very hard ride ... always.
If you want the D3's legendary "magic carpet" ride, you'll have to fit wheels that give you enough room for tyres that have enough of a sidewall to flex, giving you the comfort that you now miss.
Form follows function. 
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| 17th Jan 2009 9:02 pm |
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Jonty
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
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You can go up to an overall diameter of about 31.5" - 32"(very tight with std suspension) but check for rubbing on access height.
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| 17th Jan 2009 11:55 pm |
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LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
Location: London
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SJR wrote:SO......your car is the best looking but has the worst ride
hahaha exactly right. I wasnt expecting it to be much different to be honest lol
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| 18th Jan 2009 3:07 am |
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LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
Location: London
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Jonty wrote:You can go up to an overall diameter of about 31.5" - 32"(very tight with std suspension) but check for rubbing on access height.
Jonty the diameter of the wheel is 28 inches. These 22's along with the low profile tyres were smaller then the 19's i took off. So potentially i could replace them with tires 3 inches bigger which should do the trick.
thanks
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| 18th Jan 2009 3:16 am |
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LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
Location: London
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MacLeod 313 wrote:I dont think you can cos of the clearance issue. Check with the site sponsor AJS tyres. Pm Andy and he will help you without doubt
will do mate thanks
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| 18th Jan 2009 3:17 am |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Moving to a 295/35 would get you back close to the std OD of 30" but given the lowest std profile on the D3 is 55 then you are still some way short of anything approaching std ride quality. The guys on here running 20" are usualy running 295/45s OK. Cheers
Simon
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| 18th Jan 2009 9:16 am |
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SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
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LAKV8 wrote:Jonty wrote:You can go up to an overall diameter of about 31.5" - 32"(very tight with std suspension) but check for rubbing on access height.
Jonty the diameter of the wheel is 28 inches. These 22's along with the low profile tyres were smaller then the 19's i took off. So potentially i could replace them with tires 3 inches bigger which should do the trick.
thanks
This might also suggest why your performance is down!
The tyres are 3.5" smaller diameter than standard, would mean each full revolution of the wheel is taking you less distance - just a thought
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| 18th Jan 2009 9:19 am |
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LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
Location: London
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SJR wrote:LAKV8 wrote:Jonty wrote:You can go up to an overall diameter of about 31.5" - 32"(very tight with std suspension) but check for rubbing on access height.
Jonty the diameter of the wheel is 28 inches. These 22's along with the low profile tyres were smaller then the 19's i took off. So potentially i could replace them with tires 3 inches bigger which should do the trick.
thanks
This might also suggest why your performance is down!
The tyres are 3.5" smaller diameter than standard, would mean each full revolution of the wheel is taking you less distance - just a thought
could be? The performance drop was noticed around the time of the wheel change but im not sure the tyres would effect the engine braking. When i put it in neutral it coasts without any slowdown so i thinks its prob engine or gearbox related
lakv8
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| 18th Jan 2009 6:32 pm |
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LAKV8
Member Since: 05 Dec 2008
Location: London
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simonsi wrote:Moving to a 295/35 would get you back close to the std OD of 30" but given the lowest std profile on the D3 is 55 then you are still some way short of anything approaching std ride quality. The guys on here running 20" are usualy running 295/45s OK.
can you get 45's for 22" rims??
How much did the brembo brakes set you back simonsi? i wanna get them installed preferably in yellow 
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| 18th Jan 2009 6:36 pm |
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hernan1304
Member Since: 28 Feb 2008
Location: Dubai
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Pretty sure the Brembo brakes are standard equipment on the V8. I'm sure you could get them painted yellow if you want.
Have you made sure that the load rating on your wheels and tyres is correct? Your insurance might not cover you if you have an accident and the load rating is under manufacturer's specs. You'll also likely encounter some punctures and/or damaged rims.
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| 19th Jan 2009 10:29 am |
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