Hello all. I'm about to put in a P300 order. I really like how the 19" 6010 wheels look and was about to choose that but I didn't read a single good thing about it. Are tire options better for the 19" nowadays?

If 19" doesn't work, does the 18" 5094 wheel have good tire options or do I need to go to 20"? Just want good all terrain tires that have good snow performance. Trying to avoid switching a winter set in. Also, not a fan of steelies, so 5094 for me. Thank you

 

19" your options are a rubbish Goodyear or another kind of slightly better Goodyear.
You'd be insane to go with that option if others exist. The worst option in terms of choice.

20" have more options in tires including plenty of good A/Ts and are great if you want that urban look that many crave for some reason on a Defender. Just not much sidewall to speak of
22" are even worse but many love that Escalade vibe. Personally I don't get it but horses for courses I guess. Some folks stick spoilers on too.

18" are the only good option for wheels. Many spend a fair bit of money to convert their p400 to 18"s

P300 is great because you have the option of factory 18"s. The LR 18" alloys look great. As do the steels. You have all the tire options.
10s if not 100+ tire options including easy to find sizes
255/70 R18 32"
265/70 R18 32.6"
275/65 R18 32.1"
The most options by far. Also the most useful if you plan on using the Defender and exploiting its capabilities.

 

Thanks Gavin. Will go with the 18" option. I didnt want to spend almost 2k for 20s and none of them I like. Just wanted to make sure there were tire options for the 18" option from the factory.

 

One last question. I love how the off road tires look, but I hear they are terrible in snow. Any idea if they are much worse than the all seasons? Wondering if the $350 is a waste.

 

If you live near CT I have 5 brand new off road tires from my truck you can have for free. I changed out to BFG K02 right away.

 

I'm not a fan of the OEM Goodyears in the snow. Not enough grip for my tastes. Tried them and was not impressed. All the electronic whizz-bang of the Defender can come no naught without the right rubber. Snow tires and it's grip for days.

I run a set of Blizzaks in winter as I'm in snow and ice a lot.


Blizzaks on my 20"s 275/55



OEM Goodyears 255/60 R20

Unless getting the off-road pack where they are included, I'd not bother with the OEM off-road tires. Far better options out there.

 

Matt, thank you for such a nice gesture. I am in PA, so very tempting!

 

Gavin, do you have the Off-road pack? Wondering if the active differential is also helpful during normal driving. Great photos!

 

Yes I have the Off-road pack. Rear locker sees plenty of action off road. I've no idea how much of a difference it makes during regular driving with the added torque vectoring. I'm not a very sporty driver. I've never driven a p400 without the rear locker so have no clue how it would do off-road. I suspect the difference for someone at my low skill level is minimal.

I'm glad I have it though. I'll take all the help I can get.

 

will you be going to the get together in NY? If so, I would love to have those tires. Let me know.