My D3 is my work vehicle and is used every day, I find the 20" Stormers on 275's the perfect balance
between "Bling" (if you want to call it that) and functionality
Ps: welcome to the site.
13th Jan 2008 1:43 am
CY
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On a vehicle such as the D3, you NEED to see some tyre profile.
The 22's certainly limit that!
It's like a builder wearing ballet shoes!
IMO It just isn't right!I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
13th Jan 2008 3:06 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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never been parked next to a kerb yet.
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
13th Jan 2008 3:28 pm
BarryG
Member Since: 30 Apr 2006
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ronp wrote:
It's like a builder wearing ballet shoes!
IMO It just isn't right!
Or a fat bird wearing a thong.......
13th Jan 2008 3:34 pm
zebadee
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
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Admittedly on a RRS, but to the best of my knowledge the RRS & D3 share exactly the same suspension setup.
This is the clearance (or total lack of) that I had with 295/45 20 Pirelli’s fitted on LR Stormers....
..........& the this is the clearance with 275/40 20 Contis, on the same rim.....
The difference is quite startling
So as marcon advises, be very careful with tyre/rim choice & research carefully
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13th Jan 2008 11:35 pm
ronp
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wow, that is close!
ain't nowhere near that with my 295's.
I'd say it's mainly down to the offset of the wheels.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
13th Jan 2008 11:56 pm
STEVEHOOPER
Member Since: 09 Jan 2008
Location: Chigwell, Essex
Posts: 23
Thanks again to everyone....
I can see that tyre choice is paramount here. I thought i was totally sold on get the Supercharged/V-spokes (probably copies so i can go with the bigger tyre etc) - but i got a PM from member IND TDV6 who has 22" Overfinch Supersports on his D3 and im my opinion they look fantastic. I can see why some people would think they are too big and too bling etc but i do think these wheels look fantastic. But im sure these wheels will be around £2,500 to £3,000 and thats more than i want to spend to be honest so i think i will be going with either the Superchargers or the Stormers. Thanks again for your info.D3 TDV6 HSE
14th Jan 2008 12:00 am
ronp
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Steve, give Devon a call at DGT International in Basildon.
He'll sort you out.
s'where I got mine.
Say Hi from me.
tel 0870 7000331I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
14th Jan 2008 12:13 am
al cope
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Location: Oldbury, WM
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Steve, whilst tyre chioce is important, wheel offset is much more important, as 295/45's seem OK on Stormer copies but not on genuine LR Stormers (or Vspokes).
AlanVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
14th Jan 2008 10:03 am
STEVEHOOPER
Member Since: 09 Jan 2008
Location: Chigwell, Essex
Posts: 23
Thanks RonP - you've been a great help - i will try and call Devon during week - but do you know if he or anyone else does REPLICA/COPY V-Spoke/Supercharger alloys?? As the standard ones wont have the bigger offset needed for the wider tyres i need to source copies but all i can find is Stormer copies.D3 TDV6 HSE
14th Jan 2008 10:57 am
al cope
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Location: Oldbury, WM
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Steve
I've only ever come across one copy Vspoke, and it had the same offset as standard LR. There seem to be quite a few Stormer copies around, so again, you need to pick carefully
RonP - do you know what offset yours are? And, are they 20x9, or 20x9.5 rims?
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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