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ad210358



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toeknee wrote:
EYorkshire wrote:
If only I knew what was 'iffy' and what isn't Confused


CG can help you with that Whistle


Oh yes, our very own wheel expert Whistle

Post #134912 6th Mar 2012 6:41 pm
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Gunfa



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

I agree with ad210358, if you know the corner coming north off the AI to the Old AI/M62 services it was a 70 mph corner with the 19" wheels no problem, the first time with the 17" fitted was a bit of a bum twitcher.

I get better mpg with 19" with Pireeli Scorpion Verde ( there are supposed tobe environmental friendly Rolling Eyes ) fitted but I dont know how much they contribute to this as I only ran them in the summer when mpg improves anyway. What if there were no hypothetical situations?

Post #134914 6th Mar 2012 6:42 pm
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jutrem



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Canada 2008 LR2 i6 HSE Auto Tonga Green

I had the 18" on my first LR2 ( Rimini Red Freelander 2) and my current LR2 has the 19" (Shadow chrome). Don't notice a big ride difference. 17" not available in North America since we only get HSE lux spec. I have kerb damaged both sets. The shadow chrome hides brake dust and dirt better. The 19" (235 55 R19 ) tires are more expensive and harder to find (snow tires). Better selection for 18" tires.

Post #134982 7th Mar 2012 4:33 am
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Tigger



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Gunfa wrote:
I agree with ad210358, if you know the corner coming north off the AI to the Old AI/M62 services it was a 70 mph corner with the 19" wheels no problem, the first time with the 17" fitted was a bit of a bum twitcher.

I get better mpg with 19" with Pireeli Scorpion Verde ( there are supposed tobe environmental friendly Rolling Eyes ) fitted but I dont know how much they contribute to this as I only ran them in the summer when mpg improves anyway.


I had new Pirelli Verde's on mine for 10 days and 1,600 miles. They were fitted by the tyre dealer, in error, in place of the OEM Continental tyres.

For those that aren't aware, the Continentals are M+S rated winter and summer tyres with mild off road and snow capability.

The Pirelli Verde (according to Pirelli's own website) are summer only tyres with no off road capability whatsoever. Their main claim is that they "reduce rolling resistance by 20% and weight by 10%".

In reality, although they were better at dealing with motorway standing water than the Continentals, they actually used MORE fuel than the Continentals! My average fuel economy was around 2-3mpg WORSE with the Verde's fitted! Shocked

Post #134983 7th Mar 2012 5:05 am
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Gunfa



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

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For those that aren't aware, the Continentals are M+S rated winter and summer tyres with mild off road and snow capability.

The Pirelli Verde (according to Pirelli's own website) are summer only tyres with no off road capability whatsoever. Their main claim is that they "reduce rolling resistance by 20% and weight by 10%".


There must be various models of the Verde available, as mine are labeled all season M+S

http://www.pirelli.com/tire/us/en/suv/shee...eason.html

http://www.camskill.co.uk/brands/pirelli_s..._tyres.php

I fitted them as I was not impressed with the Conti's.

I have sold the FL2 so the tyres are now for sale mounted on Shadow Chrome Wheels

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic11495.html What if there were no hypothetical situations?

Post #135000 7th Mar 2012 8:57 am
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Hicksy



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Fuji White

I think my gs with 19s on is so smooth to drive , no discomforts at all and looks a lot better IMO 

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Audi sold
Volvo xc60 r design coming

Post #135139 7th Mar 2012 8:42 pm
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Arese



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Morocco 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Hi everyone ...

Yesterday, for the first time since I've got my free2, means 1000 km I decided to check the tyres pressure (19 ")... I found 1.7 Bars on all of them so I inflate them to 2.4 as requested and then I got shocked !!!

The ride is no more comfortable at all, very stiff ... a bit fed up

Post #135346 9th Mar 2012 10:30 am
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hurrycane



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

my hse came fitted with 18" rims,ride was quite good,then l purchased a set of 16" rims for winter use to save my 18"" from damage(same overall diameter) and found ride quality much smoother and quieter,(tempted to leave them on) Confused

Post #135726 11th Mar 2012 8:09 pm
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Bugblatter



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Arese wrote:
Hi everyone ...

Yesterday, for the first time since I've got my free2, means 1000 km I decided to check the tyres pressure (19 ")... I found 1.7 Bars on all of them so I inflate them to 2.4 as requested and then I got shocked !!!

The ride is no more comfortable at all, very stiff ... a bit fed up


This is what I would expect. The higher pressure makes the tyre harder. Wink 2013 RR Evoque Pure Tech
2012 TD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey - gone

Post #137176 21st Mar 2012 8:43 pm
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Ooma



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2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

It's all down to the individual and what you have been used to. If you've been driving around with lots of rubber on the wheel you are going to have a different view from someone who hasn't. I've just got an HSE recently with 19" inch rims and I'm more than happy with the ride and handling. But I have just come from an Audi a4 with much lower profile 18" rims with sports suspension, and before that a boxster and lotus Elise, so in relative terms I'm in a comfy arm chair on wheels. For me I may have been put off if I had smaller rims, as the handling would have been not as good perhaps. But again it's relative to what I had before.

Drive it.. Try it out.. Make your own mind up. After all, most peoples natural instinct is often to justify what they bought.. Did I just do that ? Who knows.. Wink but I do like the look of them, so perhaps I'm just vain instead.

Mike

Post #137198 21st Mar 2012 10:58 pm
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RazMan



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United Kingdom 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Fuji White

Having tried 16,17 & 18" wheels on various cars I would say that 17" is the best compromise between comfort & handling. The FL2 is not meant to be a racing car (did someone say it was a 4X4? Whistle ) and handles remarkably well on standard wheels so a little bit of body roll on cornering is perfectly ok and considerably improves off road capability and ride comfort over the larger sizes, while protecting the rims from kerb damage (and potholes these days) and reducing road noise.

I have even fitted 17" rims on my kit car for the same reasons (not the off road bit though Laughing ) and that handles like its on rails! Cheers,
Raz
FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver
FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black
FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White

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