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zahy

Member Since: 02 Jun 2013
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 150

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Barolo Black

22" Style 5098 wheels in Gloss Black for off roading

Hello everyone,

I recently placed an order for a new Defender 90 X Dynamic HSE to take the place of my beloved 2013 Defender 90. I will be selling my 2013 very soon rarely used with 12k miles on the clock.
for the new defender 90 I've chosen the 22" Style 5098 wheels in Gloss Black and I'm curious if anyone here has experience with them. Do you recommend them? I live in an area with quite a few potholes, and I plan to use the new vehicle for shooting during the game seasons. The terrain will mostly be muddy with some light off-roading, but nothing too extreme like rocky paths or river crossings!

I was thinking to downgrade them to 19" Style 6010, Gloss Black wheels, with all terrain tyres.

I would like to hear from anyone who had a similar dilemma and or experience, or currently using either the 19 " 6010 or 22" 5098.

Thanks 2.2 90 XS

18th Oct 2024 11:51am

CincyRovers1

Member Since: 30 Nov 2023
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 71

The factory tire size for the 19" wheels are 255/65R19. This is a JLR-specific tire size and the only options for A/Ts are the factory Goodyear Wrangler Adventures, which are not that great off-road, and the Goodyear Duratracs, which are quite good, but there are better A/T tires out there. I originally specced my Defender with the 19" Style 6009 wheels. That was a mistake because of the lack of tire options. I bought a set of Style 516 20" wheels from an LR4/D4 XXV Edition and am now running Falken Wildpeak AT3W sized LT265/60R20. In 2025 BFGoodrich will offer the KO3 in the OEM size per their website. The 22" wheels are the worst size when it comes to off-roading. They don't have a ton of sidewall.

If I were you, I'd get a set of 20" wheels and go for a slightly wider tire like I did, as you'll have a lot of choices. You still have plenty of sidewall on the 20" wheels. I have done some moderate off-roading in my Defender on the 20" wheels and I haven't had any issues. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟏𝟎 𝐒 𝐏𝟑𝟎𝟎 (Pangea Green over Acorn/Lunar)
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18th Oct 2024 1:19pm

eno

Member Since: 15 Apr 2024
Location: Qld
Posts: 26

Hi zahy, what is the standard wheel for your model? Like CincyRovers1 says, 20" inch wheels give you many more tyre options. I'm not sure about UK market options but here gloss black or 22" wheels couldn't be optioned with off-road tyres. But that was for MY24 so it may well be different now. But the description of your use case sounds like off-road tyres would be the choice.

18th Oct 2024 9:42pm

haymeister

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Saitama
Posts: 265

I'm on the 6010 19" in gloss black on factory fit Wrangler A/T.
3 years, 52k km (32k miles) and still going strong.

I do a lot of motorway miles and occasionally some light off roading on mud/grass and gravel tracks.
Lots of rubber means they are very comfy, relatively quiet, fuel efficient, and look 'the part

As others have said the 19" is a strange size and you're not going to get many (any?) other choices. Sidewall is also weak.

20" is better if you want more choice. Have you considered the 5098? They look good in person and gives a bit more rubber and sidewall. 22MY Defender 110 D300 S in Pangea Green and Contrast White Roof
IG defender_japan "Hulk san"

19th Oct 2024 12:35am

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3395

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20” pretty much the same design but will give more sidewall. Just get them painted. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

19th Oct 2024 12:58pm

lrFFM

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Frankfurt
Posts: 63

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

No need to get them painted. They come in different colors.

19th Oct 2024 5:11pm

DrRob

Member Since: 29 Mar 2017
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 171

Go 20” and spec with all terrain tyres. MY25 90 D350 X-Dynamic HSE in Silicon Silver and coil sprung
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many Range Rovers and Land Rovers over the years 😂
1949 80" - still in family since 1975

19th Oct 2024 6:13pm

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3395

lrFFM wrote:
No need to get them painted. They come in different colors.

But not gloss black

Click image to enlarge 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

19th Oct 2024 7:33pm

Davedig

Member Since: 18 Feb 2024
Location: England
Posts: 20

Plenty of brand new sets on eBay, buy them and sell your 22” wheel set for a good chunk more!

19th Oct 2024 8:03pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3286

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

If you choose 20” wheels I would suggest looking at aftermarket offerings. There are so many better options for the new Defender. WARNING.
This post may contain sarcasm.

19th Oct 2024 8:53pm

A1C6

Member Since: 15 Oct 2024
Location: Australia
Posts: 45

Re: 22" Style 5098 wheels in Gloss Black for off roadin

zahy wrote:
for the new defender 90 I've chosen the 22" Style 5098 wheels in Gloss Black and I'm curious if anyone here has experience with them. Do you recommend them? I live in an area with quite a few potholes, and I plan to use the new vehicle for shooting during the game seasons. The terrain will mostly be muddy with some light off-roading, but nothing too extreme like rocky paths or river crossings!
Thanks

The 22" wheels are fine. Our car originally came with them, but we decided to downsize to 20" wheels with off-road tyres. This is mainly because of how much the 22" wheels sucked off-roading. We were on the train and it was unexpectedly muddy one day. Thick clay mud and ruts. The road tyres on the 22s just couldn't cope, and we were worried about getting a pinch flat as well. Our other car (which shall remain unnamed) was not really designed for off-roading originally but does come with off-road tyres left the Defender in the dust on that trail. With the 20s, however, it goes great off-road. We actually had to get them in a rush as we were invited on an expedition to Fraser Island by a mate, and they did amazing!!! The car also seems to drive better on the smaller wheels, almost like the 22s were an afterthought. For your situation, I'd recommend getting some 20" Style 5098 wheels in Grey, and just get them painted in Gloss Black with the standard off-road tyres. The only disappointment you could have with those is that they don't have 'DEFENDER' written on the spokes like the 22s. Let me know if you have any questions about my logic.

20th Oct 2024 7:04am

lrFFM

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Frankfurt
Posts: 63

J77 wrote:
lrFFM wrote:
No need to get them painted. They come in different colors.

But not gloss black

Ah okay. They must have changed it then. I have them in gloss black.

20th Oct 2024 8:51am

Japseroony

Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 807

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red

I have a set of genuine LR 19” with Goodyear Duratrac’s fitted and also OEM TPMS valves that have covered about 7000 miles with the spare unused.

They have been used off road so the wheels have some marks on them but noting too bad.

Pic below of the car with the wheels on.

PM me if they are of any interest

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Click image to enlarge Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.

20th Oct 2024 1:15pm

J77

Member Since: 04 Nov 2019
Location: Fife
Posts: 3395

That 90 on the steels looks the business. 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue

20th Oct 2024 3:43pm

Japseroony

Member Since: 02 Jan 2008
Location: North East England
Posts: 807

J77 yes but they are 18” painted std LR wheels and if the OP has ordered 22” then due to the brakes the 18” won’t fit

Gas, Grass Or Ass - Nobody Rides For Free

"UNDERSTEER" ----is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"OVERSTEER" ------is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"HORSEPOWER" ----is how fast you hit the fence.
"TORQUE" -----------is how far you take the fence with you.

20th Oct 2024 3:47pm

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