Why do some Freelanders have different size wheels, and is there a "best" option? My tyres, possibly original, are Goodyear wranglers, 235*65*R18 so presumably I've got 18" rims. They don't look very big in the wheel arches but I don't see the point in going up size to more expensive rubber unless there are very marked advantages. I do hardly any offroading but do need at times to tow a caravan over wet grass and would certainly enjoy some light green laning if only I could find anyone similarly inclined down here. 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

rjc1944 wrote:

My tyres, possibly original, are Goodyear wranglers, 235*65*R18 so presumably I've got 18" rims.

Are you sure
235/65 is specified by LR to be on a 17" rim and 235/60 is an 18"

Oops! 235*60R*18  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

Regardless of the wheel size the rolling circumference of the tyre will be the same, larger wheels have lower profile tyres so the tyres will still look the same size in the wheel arch. Usually lower profile for road larger for off road.

With smaller rims (mine came with 17") there is more sidewall rubber height (larger profile) and a lot less chance of kerbing those alloys, but I have gone up to 18" with slightly less profile and haven't found a kerb that has given me a problem as yet.
19" alloys may well allow kerbing to happen and some say a slightly harder ride but that's only what I have read so don't read anything into that. Also the smaller the profile the better the cornering with less roll, it was very much better when I changed to 18" rims.
I believe 18" is a good compromise and as said, the diameter of the tyres stay the same for 17/18 and 19" (with LR specified tyres) so no lift increase.