I know they wear quicker in higher temps, and it is said they are less grippy in warm temps. I have friends here in Switzerland who run then year round on their hatchbacks. Unsure about the 2.5 tonne beauty that you have.

I always had two sets so it is time for me to switch back to summer's set too. Hot summers over here would destroy winter tyres.
When I bought the car both sets were included in price (both 20'' size).
I am thinking for the next winter to get 19'' wheels with standard size which would be a better choice in my opinion.

I run them all year I told my insurance who were happy owning to my travel etc had no problems

I run Winter tyres in North Wales, on a set of rims specially for them, but Summer I run another set of 20" rims with Road/Off Road specification. The difference in handling with Winter Tyres and the four wheel drive make a really noticeable difference, and give you better control.
People with two wheel drive cars with winter tyres fitted, can often handle better than a 4x4 using summer tyres, seen in real life and on videos. John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

I have also 2 sets of wheels.Winter tyres are Michelin with studs.Shame I cant leave Norway during winter with them on since its forbidden almoust everywere then Norway and Sweden.

I have never driven with studs, but would like to experience it. Pardon my ignorance, but do the tyres come ready studded, or are they applied? Hope you aren't rolling around on the floor in tears.

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I have also 2 sets of wheels.Winter tyres are Michelin with studs.Shame I cant leave Norway during winter with them on since its forbidden almoust everywere then Norway and Sweden.

Still got my 19" winter tyres/wheels on as prefer the ride over the original 20's
Not doing a lot of miles in the RRS, so haven't gotten around to changing them yet- might be one reason the fuel consumption isn't too clever right now either!

Saturday update: 20" wheels back on, car a bit more fidgety and slightly sharper handling as expected, but a little less road noise...

I've just bought a 2014 RRS 3.0V6 diesel and I'd like to get a set of wheel rims & winter tyres. I currently have Continental 275/40R22 (108Y) tyres fitted. Any suggestions for what might be a suitable rims size & tyre combination to get? I'm tempted to get some 19" for better grip in the snow, but would appreciate any user comments.


Many thanks,

Julian

On my 2010 TDV8 I had a set of 19" wheels and winter tyres and I was shocked at how it improved the already great ride. The ride was simply smoother but still very sure and it gave you more confidence in the wet and certainly when ice and snow came along. I drove with this set-up to Austria for skiing and could go anywhere that I tried and the motorway stretches were great.  Now sold 2010 TDV8 Santorini black, lots of extras and best car I ever owned, and there's been a few. I will be back.

I came back with an L405 FFRR

Welcome hafman!

I've had my 19" rims on for a few months now, got fed up with the 20's after kerning them, and the slightly harsher ride. Have to say I'm sold on the 19's now, I'd even have 18's if they would fit! Not had a problem with the winter tyres to be honest either, apart from the increase in fuel consumption over the Hankooks that were on the 20's. I do expect them to wear quicker too. 22" wheels on a Range Rover is just madness if you ask me, but each to their own! The guy who bought my 20" wheels and tyres was very happy with them, he said they were a vast improvement over the 22's he had.
Anyhow, for your car, go as small as you can wheel wise to avoid damaging the rims, oh and enjoy the extra comfort As for tyres, plenty to choose from, but common sense would say stay clear of budget (aka Chinese ditch finder) brands.
PS the 19" RRS wheels are a 255 width too, so better for cutting through the wet stuff...

I want some of these for mine, love to know how he got these to fit.

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