Discovery 2017

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  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    A week in on the 21s and thinking about putting the 19s back on. The car handles great and looks fantastic but not a fan of the harshness, perhaps too used to the lofty 19" probably look at 20"
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    27th Jul 2017 9:38 pm
  • Jacko
    Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
    Location: Melbourne
    Posts: 168
    Australia 

    Let us know how you go. Its always great to here about peoples experiences.
    27th Jul 2017 9:47 pm
  • Pcheaven
    Member Since: 06 Jun 2017
    Location: Tunbridge wells
    Posts: 378
    United Kingdom 

    20"s are very comfy with their large side wall
    Give them a go - they are cheap to buy as well.

    The 20's generally are 255 55 20 with a side wall of approx 140.
    And 21's generally are 275 45 21 with a side wall of approx 123
    27th Jul 2017 9:48 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    I like the comfort of the 19 but they ain't a pretty looking wheel. I'll see how it goes over the next week or so.

    I've also developed kerbing paranoia, never bothered me with the 19"
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    27th Jul 2017 9:54 pm
  • Pcheaven
    Member Since: 06 Jun 2017
    Location: Tunbridge wells
    Posts: 378
    United Kingdom 

    I was kerb paranoid with my 22"s.
    20"s - no such worries
    27th Jul 2017 10:03 pm
  • jimbg
    Member Since: 23 Jun 2016
    Location: Devon
    Posts: 1475
    United Kingdom 

    Another vote for the 20" Thumbs Up
    28th Jul 2017 7:07 am
  • Road Runner 2017
    Member Since: 14 Jan 2017
    Location: Scotland
    Posts: 2010
    Scotland 
    2018 Discovery Si6 HSE Lux Santorini Black

    The HSE demo/courtesy car i was given had 20s.
    Ride was very comfy, albeit the car felt really wallowy on country roads, with lots of body roll.

    However once i picked up the FE, which had 22's, the first thing i noticed that the ride was a lot firmer, than the 20s. Mind you the ride was still comfortable. The car felt a lot more stable and planted on the country roads, with alot less body roll.

    End of the day it depends what you want, advantages and disadvantages too both sizes, (comfy ride verses road handling), not too mention the possible kerbing issues with the 22s, as Pcheaven has kindly pointed out, plus the bigger the wheel, the more likely its too buckle if you hit a pothole, rather than a smaller one Shocked
    28th Jul 2017 9:07 am
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Couple more photos with the 21s on







    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    31st Jul 2017 3:12 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Booked in to my dealers body shop beginning of September to get the loose piece of trim fixed, it will be away for 4 days Big Cry
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    11th Aug 2017 7:08 pm
  • Jacko
    Member Since: 22 Mar 2017
    Location: Melbourne
    Posts: 168
    Australia 

    Ouch
    11th Aug 2017 9:18 pm
  • Russell
    Member Since: 26 Jun 2016
    Location: Lydd
    Posts: 1109
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Td6 First Edition Namib Orange

    Which ttim
    Namib Orange 1st Edition with black roof and wheels.
    Privacy, tow bar, drive pack, surround camera, heated front & rear seats, auto dim door mirrors, side steps, remote Pro, RSE, arm rest fridge dash cam front and rear.
    12th Aug 2017 9:48 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    The small piece of trim between the rear door and 3rd row window, which has to be removed to fix it



    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    12th Aug 2017 10:55 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    I like to think I'm the 1st D5 to cross the new Queensferry Crossing



    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    30th Aug 2017 12:45 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    Well D5 away for its first long stay at the dealers. It's away to the body shop to have its loose bit of trim fixed. So five days with a Disco Sporty, I think it's SE Tech with optional pano roof. Never really enjoyed my experience the the DS but this one with the 9 speed is pretty good, though seems to have a thirst for AdBlue or it must have small tank. It's done about 3,800 miles and only has 1,500 miles of AdBlue left.

    One thing I like about it over the D5 is the thicker steering wheel and the more weighty feel to the steering. The part leather seats feel more comfortable than the leather on my D5 and it's nice to have the pano roof, that's one thing I did like about my DS. Power seems ok, perky enough and the 9 speed is fab, no hesitation like the D5 has at times.

    So overall it shouldn't be too bad a week with the Disco Sport.


    Last edited by J77 on 9th Sep 2017 1:41 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    4th Sep 2017 3:12 pm
  • J77
    Member Since: 07 Jun 2016
    Location: Fife
    Posts: 1008
    Scotland 

    D5 back, picked it up this morning. Don't realise how comfortable it is until you're running around in something else.
    18MY Velar R-Dynamic SE D240 Fuji White
    9th Sep 2017 1:40 pm
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