Hi i need some information regarding correct tyre size for my 2010 rrs tdv8, i am looking to buy some genuine 7style 22" alloy wheels but regards to the tyre size been told two different tyre sizes for 275 35 22 or 275 40 22?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

There is no correct 22 inch tyre size - Land Rover never offered a 22 inch wheel for the series 1 RRS. 285/30/22 would be closest to the approved 275/40/20 in terms of diameter and circumference but you'd be losing nearly a quarter of the sidewall depth. Not good if drive on anything other smooth tarmac.

You can play around with tyre sizes here: http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-comparison/ 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thanks for replying what would you suggest not getting the upgrade? I don't understand how i have seen other rrs same year with 22" wheels on doesnt it f up the ride?

22nd are fine despite what some might say. Get 285/35R22 tyres.

I've been running 22 inch supercharged rims and am also getting good oem Style 7 rims

Just go for it and enjoy the looks. Note however Style 7 rims aren't sided strangely enough so they look different on either side...

Cheers

Guy 2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

It's quite common to see RRS1 with 22 inch wheels, it's just that Land Rover never made a 22 inch wheel for the RRS1 so they never homologated a tyre size for it. You can use the search facility at the top of the forum page and you'll find lots of threads about 22 inch rims and tyres.

As for the ride quality, some people do find that it makes the ride too firm but others seem happy with it. It's a personal thing that, sadly, you won't know until you do it - unless you can get a ride in one and see what you think of the ride etc.

My own view is that I think 22 inch rims with rubber band tyres on a 4x4 look ridiculous but I appear to be in a minority!  2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Thanks for replying, it's all confusing by reading other forums eveyone seems to have there own opinion i just don't want meas up my ride i.e bushes etc by putting 22".

Mirzazuber,

I've had no discernible effect on my bushes etc. I got them replaced after 3 years of 22s, and the garage seems to think this is normal in our climate and with the driving I do (short distance, plenty of turns and on unsurfaced roads)...

Comfort wise I've lowered the Sport 20mm using an IIDTool and run 285/35R22s Toyo Proxes tyres. I don't find the ride harsh compared to the original 20s (275/40R20) but that said when I'm on road the surface is very good and there are no pot holes etc to navigate... Think German Autobahn rather than UK country roads

Ultimately it's up to you as the owner. I'm more than happy with my choice and will be sticking with it, others have tried 22s and have reverted back to 20s.

Have a good rest of weekend.

Guy 2006 RRS S/C CONSTANTLY under modification...
1994 RRC 4.2l not LSE sadly gone but not forgotten
LR Defender 300Tdi - affectionately know as "The Black Beast"

RRSTDV8 wrote:

My own view is that I think 22 inch rims with rubber band tyres on a 4x4 look ridiculous but I appear to be in a minority!