Spoke to the GSM today and nothing yet.

He’s suspecting the first batch of allocations will get dates published this week but who really knows with these things.

 

Got mine yesterday, build date of 8/13 with delivery 10/8. I ordered the larger screen and was told it would create a delay.

 

Oh cool, hopefully I’ll get my dates soon.

Wasn't told anything about the screen by my dealer, but I’ve heard that now from several members so if that’s the case mine will be delayed as well.

 

Congrats! I know the name from RR.net!

 

Ha thanks. Yes I recognize you and @umbertob from there. Nice to see familiar names and to be able to discuss LR vehicles without some of the nonsense over there.

This place is nicer and smells good.

 

Soulsea,
I also have a V8 Carpathian Edition on order. I believe my build starts September with delivery early November. I went with the satin gray 22” wheels but have been debating going with the 20” with all terrains. Any thoughts?

 

I've got the same set up currently. I figured it's always cheaper to buy the 20's with off-road tires of your choice than vice versa.

For those in northern climates like myself I'll have snows on 20" for 6 months of the year anyway.

 

It really depends how you intend to use the vehicle most of the time. If you're mostly on pavement with the occasional dirt road then I'd go with the 22s as the V8 is fundamentally a performance SUV. If you're going to off road a lot then might as well get the 20s and then decide if the spec tire is what is relevant to your needs in case the stock one isn't it.

People often use location/climate considerations as their reasoning for speccing wheel/tire choice, and although there's some validity to that, more often than not what's best for them isn't what the manufacturer is offering on the configurator. Meaning that different locations require a different tire choice. PNW road conditions are different than NE on midwest winter conditions, the idea that an AT tire is preferable as a catch all isn't valid. In fact in my experience AT tires by trying to be jacks of all trades are the worst of all worlds. For example I live in the SE, I don't need winter tires at all, so whenever I get a performance vehicle I always opt for three season tires when available, and have a second set of MT wheels/tires if its secondary use is off roading or a set of lightweight wheel/R spec tires if its secondary use is road course tracking.

So identify the environment you're going to use the vehicle the most and spec for that, and you can always get a second set of wheels/tires to offset your seasonal considerations or to have for the occasional off-loading trip.

 

Thank you for the insightful and detailed reply. I’m in the SE also (Chattanooga, TN). I like the idea of a second set of MT wheels/tires if I want to off-road.

 

I ordered a ‘22 D90 Carpathian Edition & today 06/14 is its “lock date”. The only option I keep jumping back and forth between is the standard 22” Gloss Black Wheels or the optional 22” Dark Grey Satin. I know it’s just person preference & all input I’ve had is stick with the Gloss Black..I guess I’ve just never liked black tires with black wheels but maybe the color combo on this model will be great?! I know, first world problems but any input would be great! Thanks.