damn that looks good.

 

This is a 285/45-22 tire on a Sedona 110, Falken Wild Peak

 

I'm not exactly sure if it has to do with different wheel wells (hoping that there is enough quality control at Land Rover that it's not this). However, you did get me thinking about different variables where it may make a difference in rubbing vs. not rubbing:

• Air Suspension vs. Coil - Potentially sit at different heights
• Load Weight - Let's face it. We're not all built the same. A heavier individual or some that regularly drives with lots of weight in their vehicle may affect their experience of rubbing.
• Air Pressure & Ambient Temp - Depending on how these were when the reviews were written, this may affect the outcomes.

 

Looking for some advice as it relates to the tire options available to the Defender. We're on the hunt for a new or even certified used '24 or '25 Defender 90 with the Air ride suspension. I really want the D400 as we live at the top of a 7,000 ft pass, and I think the extra grunt of the 6 cylinder will aid in driving up the highway at 70-80mph and will be well worth it. However, this forum is starting to have me question, would it be worth getting a D300 with 18" wheels, so I can have more tire options? Most importantly, at 7,000 ft, we get a LOT of snow. Some of the D400s we're looking at, are spec'd with 22" wheels and tires that will never make it, so regardless which D400 we purchase, I was going to buy Iconisus 20" Defender wheels and add Faulken Wiltdpeak AT4s in either 275/55/20 or 265/60/20. Worrying about snow traction and snow packing in the wheel wells, should I forgo the D400 and buy a D300 instead? Or is this a non-issue, the Faulken's or maybe even a set of KO's will work, and I should buy the D400 I want?

If a Defender is spec'd with 19" wheels, am I to assume they have the larger rear brakes as well, and therefore an 18" after market wheel cannot be used?

I've got to say, I'm a bit disappointed with the LR engineers to design an off-road vehicle with so few tire options.

 

Been suggested on multiple threads to avoid the 19" wheels. If you want a taller sidewall on the D400 for challenging off-road trips, simply grind off the "fins" on the rear calipers to fit the 18" wheel - a 1/2 day DIY project. Though for pavement or graded dirt roads, a 20" wheel will serve quite well. One way or another, you're going to have to buy snow tires as factory all season or AT tires won't do. In my view, the 4 cyl works very well at any elevation. I have the 6, but got it only because I pull a 6,700 lb trailer a 1/3 of the time.

 

yeah I pull a trailer now and then as well, its 5500#s. Also, I have been running 20" Faulken Wildpeak's on my Sierra 1500 and our Subaru Crosstrek, and they are plenty tire for the winter without having to have two sets of wheels. Grinding off the brake fins is an interesting option for sure.

 

I’ve got the p400 on 20’s with the goodyears. I spend a lot of time in Tahoe with it driving through the storms and I’m constantly debating swapping to 18’s or at least stuffing the ko2’s in there.

I always say next storm but then after every storm i say never mind because I’ve genuinely never had an issue with traction and I’ve tried really hard to get it stuck (as a regular course of driving). Coming from your pick up you’ll be shocked as to just how good it is in icey/ snowy conditions. My brother drives a tundra on snow tires and the p400 on 20’s out performs it in every way except bed capacity lol

 

Looks pretty tough now with Black Rhino 18's and KO3's


275/70/R18

 

265/70/18 KO2

 

Maybe? The Falken Wildpeak AT in 255/60 rums just fine and certainly better than the OEM Wranglers. 3Peak M+S rated...