I should be receiving my 22 V8 Carpathian Edition with 22" wheels fitted with the street tires sometime towards the end of November. I am exploring options for a set of wheels with off road tires or just changing the tires on the 22's with off road/ all terrain tires.
1. Will the LR 20" wheels fit my vehicle given the size of the brake calipers?
2. If 20'' wheels do not fit, I am considering getting off road tires to fit the 22'' wheels on the vehicle.
3. The OEM tire size on the 22's is 275/45-22; there are a lot more options in 285/45-22 out there and I am wondering if anyone installed the 285/45-22 on the OEM 22" wheels. For those who have installed the larger tire, please share your experience with the larger tire and which brand tire did you go with.

Thanks in advance for any input/advice.

 

Is it true any delivered V8 is detuned until they come up with a fix?

 

I have not heard about this but I will definitely inquire with my dealer. My delivery is scheduled for November.

 

Is the car coming for sure? I ordered a V8 before official launch & expected delivery around the same time but was notified by dealer I won't see it until MY23. I'm just about to pick up a P400 because of the delay but want to make sure dealer is not playing games.

 

My dealer told me there was a major issue with the emissions on all LR V8s. That the few that made it to owners hands, had to be permanently modified to be compliant, and this mod degrades the HP a bit. And any that made it to shore, are stuck at the port awaiting a fix from LR for the ones to be built, and the ones they have built.

 

The dealer assured me it would be here in November. He showed me the screen where it said the car was built on 10-7. I have faith in my dealer as this is my second Defender 110 I am buying. The first one I bought got totaled as it was hit from the rear by a tow truck going 60 mph. I will let you know if I hear otherwise from my dealer.
Ask your dealer to show you where yours was ordered and if the order got accepted by logging in to their special Land Rover website where they can track the orders the dealership placed.

Anyone with advice on the tire and wheels question?

 

Interesting, this is the first I hear about the issue with the LR V8's. That engine has been used in Range Rovers and Range Rover Sport for many years....I will definitely ask my dealer.