I have a few PM's from certain members regarding my 20" Evoque wheels and that I dare not go out in the snow as it will be crap with 20" tyres.

Well all I can say in response, is your all talking out your backsides, in the recent snowy conditions, there was absolutely no difference in performance with these that the wheels and tyres I had before.

In relatively deep snow, it pulled off, didn't slip, drove up a hill where others didn't bother to go, and didn't get stuck.

So unless I am missing something, isn't this what the car is supposed to do in these conditions? Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

mines been fine too on 19's this morning in about 6" of fluffy boring snow that won't clump together to make snowballs or snow men Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Thanks Nick, I am glad there are a few people like you who actually know what they are talking about.
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I keep reading posts on various forums that say that Low Profile tyres are no good in the snow, what has the side profile got to do with it, is it not what the profile is across the tyre that counts.

I can understand that if someone is running a 35 profile on a 225 wide tyre, like I have on my Astra.

But do people complain about Range Rover Sport? They run 275 40 20 tyres and I don't hear many complainging about those!

The thing is, some poeple think they know alot and actually know jack . Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

The same wheels and tyres are fine performance wise on the Evoque, why should it be different on a Freelander

ad210358 wrote:

The same wheels and tyres are fine performance wise on the Evoque, why should it be different on a Freelander

I had no trouble at all on my 20" Evoques either.
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Iv got 19" evoque wheels on my11 sd4 auto. I live in Northumberland and the snow was a foot deep in some places and I had no trouble what so ever.

Well its a god job you guys dont get snow in the UK  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Mav, your post's are all very good to read. I would take your advise and change my wheels tomorrow, but aim spent up.
Perhaps next year and one day my 2012 will look and drive as good as yours. 2013 hse auto, black, almond leather, exnon lights, factory privacy glass, exhaust finisher, rear boot spoiler, mud flaps. Body door side moulding and steps.

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Cheers Chalkey, this thread was just to make a point from those who have not got a clue about such things.

I never doubted the wheel would go round,ride and drive ok, my only doubt is the way they dont fill the arches. its your car your taste, your happy  At work
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Glad to hear your still pleased.

I'm just about to get tyres for my wheelss, but going to go the 255/45 route for me.

chicken george wrote:

I never doubted the wheel would go round,ride and drive ok, my only doubt is the way they dont fill the arches. its your car your taste, your happy

As it was when you had the infamous Iffy's, your car your taste