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LREDGE



Member Since: 25 Jun 2016
Location: Norfolk
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New owner question I'm afraid.......

Morning all,

Taking delivery of my first Freelander this week. MY13 Hse and cannot wait.
However, as normal, I'm already thinking about tweeks and modifications. The main one being the wheels as it is currently sitting on 18's. Would like a set of 19's (not sure which LR design yet), but the point of my post is that because this is the first time I will have done this, does anything on the vehicle need adjusting due to the larger wheel size?

My thoughts being a bigger radius, any speedo adjustment etc, or is it a case of bolt on the wheels and away you go....?

Apologies once again for the greenhorn question, but if you never ask, you'll never know....

Cheers.

Post #301393 26th Jun 2016 6:50 am
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CliveS



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Shouldn't really be a problem if the tyres are specced correctly for the wheels, IE bigger wheel, smaller wall height = same rolling radius as the standard 17's.

Post #301394 26th Jun 2016 7:01 am
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

That is correct, 235/60/18 on your 18's, 235/55/19 on 19's. Up the pressures to 35 instead of 32. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #301402 26th Jun 2016 9:43 am
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LREDGE



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Thanks for the prompt replies. Very helpful.

Quick one, why would the Psi need increasing on 19's?

Post #301406 26th Jun 2016 11:11 am
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jubdad



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2012 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

I don't know what the prescribed pressure is for 17s or 18s but my 19s require 35psi according to the handbook.

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rjc1944



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Don't forget to tell your insurance - I think 17" are the standard size. Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

Post #301412 26th Jun 2016 2:10 pm
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LREDGE



Member Since: 25 Jun 2016
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Perfect. Thanks all. Makes more sense now.

Will be looking for some 19's in the near future now knowing it's straight forward.

Post #301413 26th Jun 2016 2:21 pm
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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Flashier wheels are OK if thats your bag but does it add anything to the idea of a car that can drag you along and get you out of the crap in really bad weather ? I am sticking to my 17 inch wheels come what may. Bring it on. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

I wanted 17" but unfortunately the car came with 18". Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Quote:
I wanted 17" but unfortunately the car came with 18".


Had the same issue with my wifes car. A car better suited to a less bling wheel size so why fit them from the factory ? Went for a set of 17 inch winter rims and tyres and rides much better when they are on. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #301465 27th Jun 2016 7:47 am
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