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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 11:21 AM
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All, I replaced my 2022 P400 110 with a 2024 110 P500 bought new from a dealer from remaining stock. Unfortunately, it came with silver 22" wheels which I don't really care for. I want to downside back to 20"ers, which is what my '22 had so I can put on some K03's. I know going from 20''s to 18's on the P400 requires a rear caliber replacement, I was just curious if there are any issues with downsizing from 22's to 20's to be aware of.

I could get the 22's powder coated, but the real reason to downsize is to have the ability to mount KO3's or equivalent.


 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 01:46 PM
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I went from 22 to 20 using these wheels Rock Dust 20" - satin black and did not have to modify any brake calipers. They fit perfectly without any mods
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 02:50 PM
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I would steer more towards the Good Year Duratracs RT. I’ve had both and the K03s are terrible pebble rocks pickers and tend to hydroplane in water puddles and even worst in slush if you live in a winter climate. The Duratracs RT dont do that at all. Only downside is that they’re a bit noisier than the K03. Nowhere close to a mud tire, but noisier than the K03. The sidewall of the new RT is as aesthetically agressive looking as the K03s.

 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by wcc18999
I went from 22 to 20 using these wheels Rock Dust 20" - satin black and did not have to modify any brake calipers. They fit perfectly without any mods
Those are very lovely looking wheels indeed. Great choice and good to know you had no fitment issues!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Darover2
I would steer more towards the Good Year Duratracs RT. I’ve had both and the K03s are terrible pebble rocks pickers and tend to hydroplane in water puddles and even worst in slush if you live in a winter climate. The Duratracs RT dont do that at all. Only downside is that they’re a bit noisier than the K03. Nowhere close to a mud tire, but noisier than the K03. The sidewall of the new RT is as aesthetically agressive looking as the K03s.
Thanks very much for the info. I will look at those too. I'm in the Chicago suburbs, so performance in snow and slush is important to me, especially as my wife uses the Defender to commute when I need her car. I had also been considering the Wildpeak AT4W's. Need some more research I guess, but I will definitely look at the Duratrac RT's.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 08:12 PM
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No issues whatsoever! In my opinion, they actually drive better on 20" wheels as if they were designed for that size rather than 22".
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Eitan
All, I replaced my 2022 P400 110 with a 2024 110 P500 bought new from a dealer from remaining stock. Unfortunately, it came with silver 22" wheels which I don't really care for. I want to downside back to 20"ers, which is what my '22 had so I can put on some K03's. I know going from 20''s to 18's on the P400 requires a rear caliber replacement, I was just curious if there are any issues with downsizing from 22's to 20's to be aware of.

I could get the 22's powder coated, but the real reason to downsize is to have the ability to mount KO3's or equivalent.
Open your driver side door, look at the chart near the bottom of the B pillar. You will see 20" wheel and factory spec tire options. Thus, zero issues or concerns.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Darover2
I would steer more towards the Good Year Duratracs RT. I’ve had both and the K03s are terrible pebble rocks pickers and tend to hydroplane in water puddles and even worst in slush if you live in a winter climate. The Duratracs RT dont do that at all. Only downside is that they’re a bit noisier than the K03. Nowhere close to a mud tire, but noisier than the K03. The sidewall of the new RT is as aesthetically agressive looking as the K03s.
I don't usually include photos in the quote due to the screen space used but my question is totally about the visual paint choice. Have you ever found yourself wishing you;d gone with a black vs that metallic brown/grey? I am so torn between the brown-ish Charente Grey vs Narvik black, that I would also have matte PPF wrapped, whole body, either custom or factory.

But then I see yours or a 2021 with that paint and feel like it is more "naturally appropriate". I can buy one, not two LOL

Also, I've had a 2007 Java Black LR3 since new and now also a 2017 RR in Santorini gloss.

Either I'm a "all black all the time" or I need a change !
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jwest
Open your driver side door, look at the chart near the bottom of the B pillar. You will see 20" wheel and factory spec tire options. Thus, zero issues or concerns.
Thanks! Good to know. I saw in another thread that you have Iconsius wheels on your RR. What do you think of them? Have you been happy with them? I saw they have a shop in Vegas and they seem fairly legit.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2025 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eitan
Thanks! Good to know. I saw in another thread that you have Iconsius wheels on your RR. What do you think of them? Have you been happy with them? I saw they have a shop in Vegas and they seem fairly legit.
Hey, yes, even Atlantic British is a dealer but I originally found them on FB, then their ebay site, then direct. Direct was so good because no tax, shipping included, much cheaper for same thing. They use the same oem wheel nuts and center cap.

The offset for the RR is really perfect and I'm using an oversized tire of 265/60-20. The design aesthetic was perfect for the Range Rover and would also be nice on a Defender.
 
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