Hi guys and gals,

just got set of rr sport 20" supercharged alloys 2nd hand off flea bay ! need refurb which i can get done , but looking to put new tyres on first ! read an old thread ref hankook tyres ! what would be the best size i.e road noise / missus hitting kerbs !!!!

thanks

hopeydot

The standard size is 275/40. dont know how it would be on the road with any other sizes on it plus it will knock off your speedo too. X5 3.0 sd in Space Grey, 20's, Dynamic Pack, Memory Pack, Media Pack, Tow Pack, Rear DVD, Panoramic Sunroof, Steps, 7 Seat Pack, Reversing Camera with moving lines, programmable park heat, etc etc etc

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With 20 " you will always hit the damn kerbs. I put some Yokohama ADVAN Sports 275/40 on my RRS Supercharged and they are quiet, sticky and terrific. Stay with the original size and watch out for the kerbs. Anything else and you will look like a Hummer !!!!

Thanks guys,

Any comments on Hankook tyres and where's the cheapest place ?

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The bigger wheels look better but I also heard the ride is much harder? is this correct?

I've put about 5000 miles on my Hankook's and they still look like brand new. They seem to have pleanty of grip and look good. At their price and can't imagine why anyone would buy anything else. I bought mine from Bracknell tyres, I think they came to about £480 fitted for all four.

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