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northernmonkeyjones

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2016 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Santorini Black

There is always the option of learning to park without smashing it into the kerb.... There is nothing that can't be fixed with a hammer😜😜
FFRR 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography Santorini Black.
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2010 LR D4 Commercial 2.7 TDV6

13th May 2018 9:07am

Vogue

Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
Location: on the hill
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2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

13th May 2018 9:11am

Vogue

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For what it’s worth those pictures with lines are all meaningless when comparing such small variations in height. All manufacturers tyres are different - many do not accord with true tyre sizes. If you compare Michelin and Goodyear’s - there is a massive difference not only in aspect ratio but also Width - historically Goodyear are also known for being wider and Michelin narrower size for size.

If you are comparing pics you need to get all the tyres the same make, all new, same tyre pressure, all pics taken from the same distance, with the car parked on the same surface and obtain the manufacturers data. Otherwise all you are doing is confusing yourself. Plus the width of the line is probably 3-4mm when you scale it out - plus the pics have been doctored in photoshop - you have far too many variables 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

13th May 2018 9:18am

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
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2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

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There is always the option of learning to park without smashing it into the kerb....

i know I know thing is parking these shipping containers we drive isn't easy with a column of angry London couriers, vans, taxis, Ubers waiting impatiently while you line up. Narrow roads with HGV's shoving through mean you want your wheels an inch from the stone, no more. Any more and you risk loosing a mirror. Been sideswiped when parked more than once.

Then you've got the competitiveness of parking spaces meaning aside of the above you've the extra pressure of claiming a space. Which means haste. A tricky one is the long reverse along the kerb because a space comes free back a bit. Left side you've got the kerb, right side a lorry that's just a bit too big. I try to reverse and keep the rears two inches off. Over a distance you can drift in and not notice because you're watching the other 3 corners. Or a double decker bus filling your mirror.

I think I'm better now a year in, probably clocked up most scuffs in the first few months.

I'll get the rims refurbed when I put new rubber on soon (my continentals are on 4mm) and once they're refurbed I want to protect them.

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

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13th May 2018 9:24am

GGDR

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Location: London
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Vogue yes sure it's only a rough guide. I think it's a good thing there's not much in it, I like the 275s that's probably what I'll go for. and not much in it because of all the variables as you say.
. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

13th May 2018 9:28am

Vogue

Member Since: 31 Jan 2008
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Your best bet is to chose your tyre make and size and then get the manufacturers data - that is the best route and only truly accurate route. We have to do it fairly regularly for tractors as the front tyres are smaller than the rear and you have to match up the ratios - countless times we have found that size for size there are massive differences between makes 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

13th May 2018 3:34pm

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
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2007 Range Rover Vogue TDV8 Zermatt Silver

Photos of my Fatty in access mode with 255/55 /20. AT3

2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

14th May 2018 2:17pm

Vogue

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Proper RR tyres there ! 2021 L405 Vogue SE 4.4 V8 DIESEL ~ #17

14th May 2018 6:58pm

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
Posts: 577

Yep, they get used too. They're great tyres and a way more plush ride than the standard pirelli's.
I'd recommend them to anyone, even city dwellers. 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

14th May 2018 7:13pm

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
Posts: 577

For those that want the "filled arch" look here is the difference in the l322 wheel

versus the L405 wheel

You can see a lot less mudguard. Nearly an inch further out in the arch.

(Maybe Stan can turn them the right way up) 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

14th May 2018 9:50pm

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
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Bit to much chunk for me Grofus, but
Like the wheels too !
. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

14th May 2018 11:18pm

paulbrown22

Member Since: 23 Dec 2017
Location: London/Poole
Posts: 350

2011 Range Rover Supercharged 5.0 SC V8 Stornoway Grey

How's the tyre noise on them, is it noticeable over the standard road tread tyres?

15th May 2018 3:58pm

Grofus

Member Since: 24 Mar 2017
Location: Co Clare
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No noise at all. If anything it's quieter as they soak the road imperfections up better. The ride is plush, easily as good as the several Jags I've owned 2007 Vogue TDV8 in Zermatt Silver with Charcoal

15th May 2018 4:09pm

nino_nino

Member Since: 29 Mar 2015
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2012 Range Rover Autobiography Black TDV8 Santorini Black

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Mine 275/45/50 General grabber GT-s on a style 18 L322,

and 255/55/20 Goodyear F1 SUV-s on a 502 style L405

Nino,

19th May 2018 2:13pm

dirtymonkey38

Member Since: 14 May 2017
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 158

2011 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Santorini Black

Get tyres with rim protection... Also if you are changing the tyre size from what is OEM you will need to inform your insurance. Shouldn't really affect your premium, but they cant use it as a get out clause for an undeclared "modification".

If you change wheels/tyres in winter to a winter set you should notify your insurance of the change, and when you return to your summer set. 2011 RR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8

3rd Jul 2018 6:26pm

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