Alloy options?

[Vivalas]

I’ve a RRS on order with 22” satin grey alloys (borasco grey is the car colour) which I think goes well. They were part of the deal but are normally £1,100 extra.

I’ve now got the chance of 23” gloss black alloys instead which normally retail for £2,700 extra, but for no cost.

I think the black will go better as I’ve got the black exterior pack, however will there be much difference in the drive and comfort?

Any disadvantages or should I just take them? My knowledge on alloys is practically zero as I’ve normally just taken whatever was offered.

[swisstoni]

Vivalas said:

I’ve a RRS on order with 22” satin grey alloys (borasco grey is the car colour) which I think goes well. They were part of the deal but are normally £1,100 extra.

I’ve now got the chance of 23” gloss black alloys instead which normally retail for £2,700 extra, but for no cost.

I think the black will go better as I’ve got the black exterior pack, however will there be much difference in the drive and comfort?

Any disadvantages or should I just take them? My knowledge on alloys is practically zero as I’ve normally just taken whatever was offered.

Having had an L405 on 22s, and despite being extremely careful, they picked up damage left right and centre. I maxxed out the wheel and tyre insurance I took out with the car purchase.

So i would think that 23s would only compound the problem.

[MattsCar]

Going to be nosey, how come they ( I presume the dealer) is offering you an expensive alloy upgrade at no extra cost after the sale?

There is a reason for me asking this...

[Vivalas]

swisstoni said:

Having had an L405 on 22s, and despite being extremely careful, they picked up damage left right and centre. I maxxed out the wheel and tyre insurance I took out with the car purchase.

So i would think that 23s would only compound the problem.

So looks like 22 and 23 may be an issue regardless? Never thought about wheel and tyre insurance, I’ll look into that. What are the rough costs please?

[Vivalas]

MattsCar said:

Going to be nosey, how come they ( I presume the dealer) is offering you an expensive alloy upgrade at no extra cost after the sale?

There is a reason for me asking this...

I’m not sure. They contacted me today asking if I wanted to swap when my car comes in. Said another customer wanted the ones I’ve got for their car and would I be interested. I got the impression that they had quoted the wrong tyres for them and couldn’t go back and ask for another £1,100 after it was all agreed. Where these more expensive alloys are coming from, I don’t know.

What’s your reason for asking?

[MattsCar]

Vivalas said:

I’m not sure. They contacted me today asking if I wanted to swap when my car comes in. Said another customer wanted the ones I’ve got for their car and would I be interested. I got the impression that they had quoted the wrong tyres for them and couldn’t go back and ask for another £1,100 after it was all agreed. Where these more expensive alloys are coming from, I don’t know.

What’s your reason for asking?

I was thinking that might be the answer.

Customer orders 23s and has since had second thoughts about them due to something they may have read from reviews, other owners or experienced the ride on 23s on another vehicle that they have driven since ordering and they no longer see them as a good idea. Range Rover dealer then says let's see what we can do...

If they had quoted wrong tyres for them, surely they would swallow the cost as opposed to giving them to you with the correct tyres?

[Quattromaster]

More chance of the 23s cracking, the tyres will be like elastic bands.

I own a wheel refurb business, I’d guess a 3rd of the cracks we have in are from Range Rovers, with 99% of the rest being BMWs with run flats.

Keep away from potholes.

[swisstoni]

Vivalas said:

swisstoni said:

Having had an L405 on 22s, and despite being extremely careful, they picked up damage left right and centre. I maxxed out the wheel and tyre insurance I took out with the car purchase.

So i would think that 23s would only compound the problem.

So looks like 22 and 23 may be an issue regardless? Never thought about wheel and tyre insurance, I’ll look into that. What are the rough costs please?

I was quite a while ago when buying new in 2015.
It was £800 if I recall and there were limits on number of claims (4 or 5) and the total amount claimed over 3 years.

[JonPH]

Would you say the Range Rover wheel repairs are across all sizes or just the big wheels?

I had hoped that a RR on 21 inch wheels might be good with potholes !

[swisstoni]

JonPH said:

Would you say the Range Rover wheel repairs are across all sizes or just the big wheels?

I had hoped that a RR on 21 inch wheels might be good with potholes !

It’s all about the sidewall height of the tyre imho.
The more the better for damage avoidance.
I also have a feeling the wheels were a bit soft.

[Vivalas]

MattsCar said:

I was thinking that might be the answer.

Customer orders 23s and has since had second thoughts about them due to something they may have read from reviews, other owners or experienced the ride on 23s on another vehicle that they have driven since ordering and they no longer see them as a good idea. Range Rover dealer then says let's see what we can do...

If they had quoted wrong tyres for them, surely they would swallow the cost as opposed to giving them to you with the correct tyres?

Ah okay, am I better sticking with the 22’s then?

[Vivalas]

swisstoni said:

I was quite a while ago when buying new in 2015.
It was £800 if I recall and there were limits on number of claims (4 or 5) and the total amount claimed over 3 years.

Good to know. Thanks.

[flight147z]

I've got a Borasco Grey sport with the 22" Satin alloys. I think it looks better than on black wheels

[Francois de La Rochefoucauld]

New shape Vogue owner here. I’ve got the 23s, 3 of them are buckled and need straightening . I prefer the wheels on the sport above, don’t think they were available when I ordered in 2021 but would have those on a future RR.