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topaz



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Upgreade to 18" or 19" alloys

I currently have 17" alloys on my GS. I am thinking of upgrading them to either 18" or 19" alloys Cool . Is there anything that needs to be re programmed in the car to be able to accept the larger wheel?
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devondave



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No. They should have the same rolling diameter.
Post #205438 1st Nov 2013 4:26 pm
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wizking



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Nope, larger wheels, smaller tyres, it all evens out. Thumbs Up
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tyke65



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My MY10 had 19" wheels which looked good but had a hard ride. My MY13 has 18" which give a nicer ride. I don't know if there are any other factors involved.
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Stick with the 17" and high profile tyres to soak up all those winter potholes.

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I changed from 17 to 18 made little difference to ride,un-noticable At work
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topaz



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freedieselauto wrote:
Stick with the 17" and high profile tyres to soak up all those winter potholes.

Signed,

Mr Uncool Sad


Sounds like good advice!
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Boroboy



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Re: Upgreade to 18" or 19" alloys

topaz,
I went from 16"s to 18"'s. Slightly firmer ride, than the 16"'s. More grip now & look alot better Laughing Was like driving on a sofa with the 16's Laughing Plenty of meat on the tyres, giving a soft ride. Landy has now gone.
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Mav71



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It's all in the head.

I went from 18's to 19's then on to 20's.

You would never know the difference. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........
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topaz



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Guess it is all in the head, but what looked better the 18s, 19s or 20s?
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chicken george wrote:
I changed from 17 to 18 made little difference to ride,un-noticable


But a big difference to the posts Whistle p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
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Just fitted my Genuine HSE's (mark1) with my Winter Nokians, I would say the ride is a little firmer, but perfectly acceptable Thumbs Up
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Re: Upgreade to 18" or 19" alloys

topaz wrote:
I currently have 17" alloys on my GS. I am thinking of upgrading them to either 18" or 19" alloys Cool . Is there anything that needs to be re programmed in the car to be able to accept the larger wheel?


What style 17's do you have? I have 19's and might be up for a trade.......

Tom
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topaz



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Was gonna keep the 17s for winter wheels!
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tommyboy



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Ok no problems, will keep my eye out for a set of 17's
Post #206452 9th Nov 2013 1:35 pm
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