NikTheGeek

New Member

• Oct 7, 2012

• #1

I have 255/55R18's on

But I've read elsewhere that 16" were the standard and that 18 was only used on the 4.6 HSE vogue. But it was a US site and they don't seem to ever mention diesels.

When I do need new tyres, is there a massive price difference between 18 and 16" tyres? I gather that for off-roading the smaller ones are better but that the 18's are better on road?

Still learning, so sorry for the questions

Nik

 

Bix

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Full Member

• Oct 7, 2012

• #2

Given the costs of buying 16" wheels to wrap in cheaper rubber, you're probably not saving any money. I'm currently wrapped in £95 a corner Kuhmo tyres. I think there was something like £2 extra per corner for 18". Given a decent set of 16" wheels are around £120. You'd need to go through 15 sets of tyres to start saving money.

Unless you already have the 16s, don't change wheel size to try and save money.

 

NikTheGeek

New Member

• Oct 7, 2012

• #3

Bix said:

Given the costs of buying 16" wheels to wrap in cheaper rubber, you're probably not saving any money. I'm currently wrapped in £95 a corner Kuhmo tyres. I think there was something like £2 extra per corner for 18". Given a decent set of 16" wheels are around £120. You'd need to go through 15 sets of tyres to start saving money.

Unless you already have the 16s, don't change wheel size to try and save money.

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Thanks, that'll do. I'll stick with what I have. Cheers for the advice...

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

Full Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #4

My brother's RR has the 16". Softer ride as the higher profile absorbs some of the bumps. However, I reckon the handling is definitely better on mine with the 18".

J

 

StuckAgainSteve

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #5

Compared to a classic on original springs or a L322 the P38 isn't exactly comfy over the bumps, bearable on 16" wheels but IMHO too hard on 18" wheels.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #6

StuckAgainSteve said:

Compared to a classic on original springs or a L322 the P38 isn't exactly comfy over the bumps, bearable on 16" wheels but IMHO too hard on 18" wheels.

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That's interesting, I've always felt the ride in my P38 on Arnott GenII's is much more supple than my mates L322. The seats are Germanic hard in his L322 as well

 

StuckAgainSteve

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #7

Did he have bling wheels? I've only driven two L322s - both were on the standard (19s?) both rode much nicer than any P38 I've ever driven - especially over sharp bumps or ridges. Perhaps your fancy airbags make all the difference?

 

Saint.V8

Dyed-in-the-wool 100% RR Junkie

Full Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #8

My '99 DSE had 18" as standard - the P38 is a bit funny on 18's doesn't really suit them unless the psi is spot on and the tyres are the same brand and wear....anything outside this leads to odd handling....

My 2 previous 4.6's were 16's and drove so much better than the DSE on 18's IMHO

 

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xs2man

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #9

My Vogue is on 20's (were on when I bought it). And have been looking for either 18's or 16's for it. Not really sure which way to go? Thinking 16's for comfort, but I was also thinking about the tyre costs. If there is very little difference, I would be considering 18's.

 

sas1810

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #10

got mine on 20's as well, ride is like sitting on a go kart. just bought a nice set of 16's from fleebay for £100 with 4 good tyres. got the 4 wheels for less than the price of 1 tyre for my 20's.
i'll be using the 16's for winter, then swapping to the 20's for summer. must admit, the 20's do look nice on a P38. going to have them revamped in black chrome

and no i'm not a drug dealer LOL :

BUT!
got a friend here who sells tyres, also a member of the forum, contact him if you need anything, i'm sure he will be willing to help.

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #11

StuckAgainSteve said:

Did he have bling wheels? I've only driven two L322s - both were on the standard (19s?) both rode much nicer than any P38 I've ever driven - especially over sharp bumps or ridges. Perhaps your fancy airbags make all the difference?

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The L322 has standard wheels, could be the shocks I guess, seats are still hard though.
My P38 rides on 18" Hurricanes with Goodyear Wranglers but I run the rears at 28psi unless loaded.