I'm so bummed out Dealer just called to say it was too late to modify my order and add the Dynamic Response pack (DR, 20" wheels and adaptive bi-xenons).

Should I just go ahead and upgrade the wheels when the car gets in or will I regret the move from 19" to 20"? Some of you have said it degrades the ride comfort.

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Singletrack, my first suggestion would be to really turn the screw on your dealer to try and get it fitted. They are notoriously lazy and it's quite often the hassle factor, not a LR factory timescale issue.

Secondly, I haven't driven a DP fitted car but the ride quality on my HSE has got noticably firmer, but not as firm as my 3 series Sport.

My original plan was to keep 19's for any off roading I may do at a later date but I just won't have the space to store them when we move so it's one or the other.

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Thanks for the input - I took it a step further and contacted someone I know at Premier Automotive in London - he checked my order number against the status at the factory and confirmed it was too late. Issue is that they are preparing to retool the line to accommodate the '07 changes. With regard to those changes...I have been sworn to secrecy until they are released to the dealer network.

I agree - ST - I love the Stormers also. What I'll likely do is get the Stormers and keep the 19" wheels and tyres for winter use (I do have space to store them). Dealer told me the ride is firmer with the 20's but road adhesion significantly better - however, they must come off for winter as they are useless on snow. 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony/Cherry, Privacy, Sunroof, PTI, Premium Sound, SatNav, Cold Climate, Tow kit, CarStyle coded grill and vents, Tasmods, Stormers, JE Exhaust, Autobiography badge

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Thanks for the input - I took it a step further and contacted someone I know at Premier Automotive in London - he checked my order number against the status at the factory and confirmed it was too late. Issue is that they are preparing to retool the line to accommodate the '07 changes. With regard to those changes...I have been sworn to secrecy until they are released to the dealer network.

I agree - ST - I love the Stormers also. What I'll likely do is get the Stormers and keep the 19" wheels and tyres for winter use (I do have space to store them). Dealer told me the ride is firmer with the 20's but road adhesion significantly better - however, they must come off for winter as they are useless on snow.

I know the Contis are road tyres but I'm sure someone on here has gone off road with theirs and they performed ok.

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Found some Stormers on eBay mounted with Goodyear Eagle HP's - the deal is excellent compared to what my dealer wants - in fact, if I factor in the shipping cost from the UK to Belgium, the Stormers and tyres work out to 31% cheaper than what the dealer would charge me for 20" wheels based on a trade in of my 19" wheels. This way I save money and keep the 19's with tyres for winter use. You have to wonder sometimes how stupid auto dealers think their customers are...I'm gonna have to keep an eye on this boy  2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony/Cherry, Privacy, Sunroof, PTI, Premium Sound, SatNav, Cold Climate, Tow kit, CarStyle coded grill and vents, Tasmods, Stormers, JE Exhaust, Autobiography badge

Singletrack, PM me with the cost and I'll see if it beats the deal I got.

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Singletrack, one thing to be aware of is to be sure the wheels are TUV Germany or ISO certified and are load rated for at least 950Kgs as the RRS is a rather heavy beast. A couple of other things to make sure of before purchasing:
Wheel: STORMER
Size: 20X9.5
PCD: 5X120
Offset: 53

I had a look at some Stormers on eBay a month or so ago and the PCD and offset were different. (Wouldn't have fitted the RRS)

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Compuway - thanks for the advice...this is what is listed for the wheels:

Rim Information
Metal Type: Aluminium
Rim Width: 9.5J
Rim Diameter: 20 inches
Offset: 53
Number of Studs: 5
Stud Diameter: 120
Rim Manufacturer: Dotz
Rim Structure: One Piece

All there it seems, except for the weight. If these are DOTZ - then they are TUV certified. 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE, Java/Ebony/Cherry, Privacy, Sunroof, PTI, Premium Sound, SatNav, Cold Climate, Tow kit, CarStyle coded grill and vents, Tasmods, Stormers, JE Exhaust, Autobiography badge

All looks good Singletrack. Good luck with them.

I am having my Stormer's fitted next week before I pick RRS up. Will post some pics then.

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