How’s the road noise with them? I think they look great and they're on my list of mods once mine arrives.

 

sooooo true. when I go to showrooms, it's big rims for sure. but you can order a 19" and (it looks from other postings) that more tires will enter the market for that rim size over the next year+. i get why tire companies avoided it initially, but it seems like we're getting more choice in a year or two. here's my Q: what's the driving difference on a highway at 80 mph with 19"s vs. 20"? Anything? I am leaning toward the 19" to give more sidewall, but that benefit is what I want for slow speeds over rocks or curbs in the city (granite is sharp). what about on the highway - is the difference on an inch likely to matter at all? If not, then why pick the 20" over the 19"?

 

Sounds like the 19" would be best for you. Enjoy!

 

Count me in as one of those Tiny Fractions who ordered the P400 with 19" wheels. I am not thrilled with the limited snow tire availability and can't wait for more options in off-road tires, too, but wanted road comfort and more sidewall for off-road (beach driving, snow, mud,dirt and gravel roads - nothing hard core though). It's a good compromise for what I do with the vehicle.

 

how's highway driving with the 19"s? I have sections where I can do 80 mph for a good hour - and road noise and stability/comfort are important. if I go 19"s on a build, or 20"s, forget the off road for a second, what's likely to be smoother (not necessarily quieter) on the road? Again, doing 80 mph a small bump can have a big impact, so that's the issue. If the extra air helps the stability and comfort, that's for me. although I've not driven a 21" rim, I'd expect that to be a bit rough if you hit bumps - air suspension or not. it's the rough (wrangler like) experience I'm trying to avoid, and if 19"s help, ok, it's an option why not...

 

None of that has anything to do with 19" vs 20" wheels. It's all tire dependent.

I just drove from Atlanta to Albuquerque in one day, avg. 78mph according to the computer, including stops and cities. That was on 18" wheels, but RT tires (between AT and MT in noise and aggressiveness.). It was fine. Would have been much quieter and smoother on my 20" wheels with the OEM Goodyears. I know because that's what's usually on my truck, but I was going off-roading in Utah so I travelled with the noisy, rough 18s rather than the smooth, quiet 20s.

 

The Goodyear K03 tires in 255/65R19 is supposed to be available in August. They are the default for the new OCTA so they say.

I know that I will be out of the crappy OEM BFG tires as soon as I can. I have had two flats from rocks in the tread on rear tires. Both tires were replaced.

There's a 4 mile stretch of NC-197 below my home headed into Buncombe county (Asheville), and both times I picked up a stone driven through the center of the tread.

 

This article doesn't support the August date. https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/Here-are-the-2024-sizes-of-the-BFGoodrich-K03.htm

 

Yep, all the articles I have read say no 19" or 22" tires until 2025, but obviously this newer list shows the first 22's.

Got no ammo, just my tire guy saying that he can preorder them in August.
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He told me they are for the Defender OCTA. We'll probably find out JLR bought the first 10,000.

 

I usually drive a lot faster than 80 mph and never had any issues with ride quality. The air suspension takes care of it.
I drive 22“ in summer and 20“ in winter.