Hi chaps, anybody fit 255/55 19 tyres instead of the factory fit 235/55 19 looking for feedback for my workmate as he has a HSE with 19" shadows.

Are you sure that 255 type of tyres can be fitted?
Because the distance between side wall of the rear tyre and rear vertical suspension strut is less than 1 cm for 235 type tyres.
And a 255 type of tyre is 1 cm wider on both sides than a 235 type of tire.
I believe that a 255 type of tyre can't be fitted without proper spacers...
It will be contact between tyre and suspension strut.

If its any help, I have 255 65 17 fitted istead of 235 65 17. They are fine, true there is little clearance between strut and tyre wall,especially rear, but they don't rub. Also no cleanarance issues at the front when on full lock / compression. However offset on a 19inch wheel may be different to 17inch. measure the distance btween trye wall and strut at the rear. you will need at least 12mm.

Agroman 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013