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Graz



Member Since: 22 Apr 2013
Location: Essex
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Are 22inch alloys safe?

Hi all,

As the subject says, are they OK to use? I've read posts on here about cracking etc and that they put strain on other areas of the chassis/ suspension. I am thinking of buying some hawke saker alloys in 22 inch but

Post #381781 Mon Apr 29 2013 10:03pm
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Fatandre



Member Since: 05 Oct 2009
Location: Reykjavík
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Iceland 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

I have not had any problems

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Post #381786 Mon Apr 29 2013 11:22pm
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mike_D_3781



Member Since: 09 May 2013
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Large wheels no problem.

Mine are ok, ride's quite hard though, even at 40psi, but tbh I'm going for 20" see how they feel.

Post #383530 Sun May 19 2013 8:24pm
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PEACHY



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Location: Birmingham
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Had 22's for over 2 years - needed 1 welding 12 months ago - & gave up after trying to get them refurbed - I was told 1 had 3 cracks - 1 had 1 crack & the other 2 had split tyres on the inner wall. Tyres was 12 months old ( 3k is all that they had covered ).
Nearly purchased Hawke Chayton 22's but got a cracking deal on some original 20's - what a difference. I used to cringe when I hit a pot hole & the ride was so harsh now I feel like I'm driving a Range Rover. The look got a bit of getting used to but I've got the Britpart lowering module so its lowered by 20mm to give it ( in my opinion ) a sportier look.
I don't know if I'd ever go back to the bigger size but there's a definite difference in the all round driving experience.
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Post #383534 Sun May 19 2013 9:09pm
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Fatandre



Member Since: 05 Oct 2009
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Iceland 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Santorini Black

How is the ride on the lowering module?
Is it on the bumpstops? 91 BMW 850CSI

Post #383535 Sun May 19 2013 9:33pm
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PEACHY



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If I go lower than 22mm It starts to feel as though its bouncing - I can't use access mode at that height either. If I try it hits the bumpstops & raises to full height.
Apart from that its great - I'm checking tyres regularly to make sure alls fine.
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17MY Autobiography Dynamic - Corris Grey - WOW.
14MY Autobiography Dynamic - SDV6 - Fuji White Smile
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Santorini Black - Dual View - Rear Entertainment - Sunroof.
12MY Autobiography - SDV6 - Orkney Grey - awesome ;(
2005 Java Black - 4.2 V8 Supercharged First Edition- will never be forgotten ;(

Post #383536 Sun May 19 2013 9:37pm
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jagspete



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Peachy.how much cost this lowering module? and where to find it in brit website? tdv6s 2.7 2007
xkr 5 2010

Post #390267 Sun Jul 28 2013 11:41am
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michealewk



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Wouldnt mind one myself

Post #390271 Sun Jul 28 2013 2:33pm
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MisterAdam



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Bonatti Grey

I've got 22's and find the ride fine, and my wheel's havn't cracked.

Golden rule with 22's, don't buy cheap fake chinese Censored ! Current: 06 RR Sport HSE TDV6, Bonatti grey, black leather. Defender 90 pick up. Vito 110cdi

Previous: Mercedes CLS, BMW 330cd M sport, Nissan 200sx, Impreza STi, EP3 Civic Type R

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Andyjay123



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Overfinch have worked with range rover for. 40 years so would find it hard to believe that their 22 inch wheels crack?
Imitations or Chinese ones would

Post #434324 Wed Aug 27 2014 4:05pm
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SCdavies



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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Zambezi Silver

I have hawke saker 22's.No problems what so ever.

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mad-dafty



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Post #434332 Wed Aug 27 2014 4:32pm
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Andyjay123



Member Since: 22 Aug 2014
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Ha ha
Fairymuff! I did have large rims on a BMW and they kept cracking so I sold the car!
I have 20 inch on mine but have just purchased some 22 overfinch
Fingers crossed!

Post #434336 Wed Aug 27 2014 5:39pm
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