- A side note here: As a former Bridgestone engineer, I strongly recommend checking DiscountTire - Treadwell out. This is a tool that DiscountTire dealers use in the store. You can get recommendations based on value, performance, and local favorites.
TRIED & TESTED!
Range Rover Sport is Land Rover’s flagship SUV. Despite its name, it doesn’t exactly provide sports car features but offers an enjoyable ride on the road. Off-road capability is what makes it special. However, these special vehicles need a unique tire to perform at their best. In that case, defining your needs is crucial. In this article, as a former Bridgestone engineer, I will share the best Land Rover Range Rover Sport tires due to their product range. Let’s dig into it!
At a Glance
- Vredestein Quatrac Pro – Wet & dry traction, mild winter performance, cozy & quiet ride – Best Tire for Highway and City Driving
- Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 – Great wet & dry traction, unique handling, excellent wearing for performance tire – Best for Aggressive Driving
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter – Excellent handling for a winter tire, great handling, decent wet & dry performance, the snow chewer – Best Winter Tire
- Toyo Open Country AT3 – Unique off-road tire that can do everything, reliable traction in all weather conditions – Best Tire for Adventure
What are the Range Rover Sport Sizes?
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 |
| Supercharged | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | |
| Limited Edition | – | – | 275/40R20 | – | |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Tire Sizes 2011-2015
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobiography | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| GT Limited Edition | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | 275/40R20 | – | – |
| HSE | 255/50R19 | 255/50R19 | 255/50R19 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| HSE LUX | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | – | – |
| Supercharged | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | – | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| SE | – | – | – | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| SVR | – | – | – | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 |
Land Rover Range Rover Sport Tire Sizes 2016-2021
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autobiography | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | – | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – |
| Dynamic | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | – | – | – |
| Autobiography Dynamic | – | – | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| HSE | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – |
| HSE Dynamic | – | – | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| HSE Silver Edition | – | – | – | – | – | 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| HST | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | 255/50R19 275/40R20 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| SE | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 235/65R19 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 |
| Supercharged | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | – | – |
| Supercharged Dynamic | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 255/55R20 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | 275/45R21 275/40R22 | – | – |
| SVR | 275/45R21 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 285/40R22 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 285/40R22 295/40R22 | 275/45R21 285/40R22 295/40R22 |
According to the above data, Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 4 different rim sizes. 19”, 20”, 21” and 22”. Some models are even available for two different sizes. The reason behind this is customer expectation. While 19” and 21” inch sizes are better for sports usage, 20” and 22” are better for off-roading, cargo, and inner-city driving comfort.
I have another article in that I’ve evaluated these sizes and shared the best tires for these sizes. You can click here to reach out!
Take-Home Points for Tire Selection
Before you’ve made your choice, the below points should be taken into consideration.
- Speed Index – The letter comes after tire size(Y, W, V)
- Load Index – 3 digit number come after the letter(106, 107, 108, 110)
- Load Range – It might be XL or SL, for this vehicle I recommend only XL tires
Table of Contents
Vredestein Quatrac Pro - Grand Touring
Quatrac Pro is Vredestein’s grand touring tire. Grand Touring tires are a perfect choice for those who need comfort and trustworthy driving. Due to their load ranges, they can perform smoothly under mid-size vehicles. Moreover, they can resist the high-torque power with ease. Therefore, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a solid tire for powerful vehicles. I recommend these tires for long-range and inner city driving.
As a former Bridgestone engineer, from my standpoint, Vredestein Quatrac Pro has a huge traction capability. This tire combines its traction ability with a smooth and quiet ride. Due to its open shoulders and circumferential 4 grooves, it can evacuate the water easily. Thus, its wet performance at high velocity is trustworthy. It has very-well notched rubber that increases its light-snow traction capability significantly. Though worth reminding, its ice and deep snow performance are limited. However, this tire focus on a cozy ride. Therefore, it doesn’t last as long as firm and rough all-season tires.
Note: Vredestein Quatrac Pro has 50,000 miles tread life warranty. Hence, tread life isn’t a big issue but compared to other features, it stays behind.
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 - For Fast and a bit Furios Driving
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 is an ultra-high performance all-season tire. UHP(ultra-high performance) tires generally have poor tread lives due to their soft and slick compounds. However, Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 is extraordinary. Its tread can last as long as regular all-season tires(it has similar tread life with Vredestein Quatrac Pro). Well, that feature makes it my choice for this category.
In summary, Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 is a reliable tire. Due to its soft compound and very well-placed sipes, it has intense traction ability. Even in squishy conditions. Unlike most UHP tires, it has 4 circumferential grooves that can evacuate water and keep you safe while driving fast under the pelting rain. It can handle light snow, though, I don’t recommend using it in severe winter conditions. In that case, Vredestein Quatrac Pro is a better option.
If you like fast driving even if it’s raining or snowing, I strongly recommend this tire! It also has 45,000 miles treadwear warranty which is rare among UHP tires.
Pirelli Scorpion Winter - Hello Northern Folks!
Scorpion Winter(review) is performance winter tires. I would like to state the performance modifier one more time because the market is highly limited in this category. Luckily, Pirelli Scorpion Winter can cover all customer expectations. Even though it’s a winter tire, it will outperform your expectations in every aspect.
In summary, Pirelli Scorpion Winter is an extremely smooth tire due to its unique internal construction and fluffy compound. However, its fluffy compound decreases its tread life slightly. Though, that’s the general feature of all winter tires. Regarding traction, it’s unique. Due to its asymmetrical design and extremely notched rubber, it grips like no other on this list. This tire is indestructible in severe winter conditions. The only aspect that stays behind is noise. It’s not like church mouse but let’s say slightly worse than Vredestein Quatrac Pro.
Note: Pirelli Scorpion Winter doesn’t have a tread life warranty. However, I can confidently say that it lasts as long as an ordinary winter tire.
Toyo Open Country AT3 - For Adventure Lovers
Toyo Open Country AT3 is an all-terrain tire. I’m in love with this tire due to its wide application and product range. If you want a tire with an aggressive look and cozy ride, unlike other all-terrain tires, Toyo Open Country AT3(detailed info) is on your service. Though worth reminding, all-terrain tires are noisy and a bit stiff compared to all-season tires. These are what you have sacrifice for severe and mild off-road driving.
In summary, Toyo Open Country AT3 is a beast for off-road driving. Due to its beefy sidewalls, it can absorb external forces with eases. However, these strong sidewalls make it a bit firm for daily driving. If you like severe off-roading, you need LT sizes and that will make your tire stiffer and damage your comfort. Return to the subject, it has reliable wet and dry traction. Moreover, it’s the best tire on this list for severe winter conditions. What I like most about this tire is its uneven wearing ability. It wears evenly on highway driving and that promotes long-lasting tread life.
Note: Toyo offers 65,000 miles treadwear warranty for p-metric and 50,000 miles for LT sizes.
Specs
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 | Pirelli Scorpion Winter | Toyo Open Country AT3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Grand Touring All-Season | Ultra-High Performance All-Season Tire | Light-Truck/SUV Performacne Winter Tire | All-Terrain Tire |
| Vehicle | SUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes | SUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes | SUV, Crossover, sedans, coupes | Light Truck, SUV |
| Available Sizes (Rim) | 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22” | 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 19”, 20’’, 21”, 22” | 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 19”, 20’’, 21”, 22” | 15’’, 16’’, 17’’, 18’’, 20’’, 22’’ |
| Made In | Netherlands | USA | USA | USA |
| Severe Snow Rated (3PMSF) | Yes (3PMSF) | No | Yes (3PMSF) | Yes (3PMSF) |
| Warranty (P-metric) | 50,000 Miles | 45,000 Miles | N/A | 65,000 Miles |
| Warranty (LT Sizes) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 50000 |
| Prices | Check price section to see best possible prices | Check price section to see best possible prices | Check price section to see best possible prices | Check price section to see best possible prices |
Price
The tire market has a dynamic price policy. Hence, in my point of view, sharing tire price is pointless.
Though, I’ve analyzed the top 10 brands of most popular tire brands.
Here are the dealers with a reasonable price range,
DiscountTire
- Biggest dealer in the US. Founded in 1960
- 1000 stores in 35 states. You most probably find one on your parallel street
- Free rotation and balancing
- 5% off for DiscountTire cardholders on online purchase
- Highest rated online tire dealer in Consumer Affairs
- Almost all brands are available
- Delivery takes 2-4 days (30% shorter average waiting time when you book online)
- Frequent discounts and promotions
Vredestein Quatrac Pro: Not available
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4
Pirelli Scorpion Winter: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/pirelli-scorpion-winter
Toyo Open Country AT3: https://www.discounttire.com/buy-tires/toyo-tire-open-country-a-t-iii
TireRack
- Fast and Free shipping
- Usually delivered in 1 day
- Joint venture with DiscountTire(their installers and dealers are on your service)
- Tons of installer options, they also help you to choose the best one
- Mobile installers in many areas, your tires will be replaced while you’re working in the office
- Tire test results and comparisons can be found on the most product page
- 4.6/5 points on Google rate
Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/vredestein-quatrac-pro
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-4s
Pirelli Scorpion Winter: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/pirelli-scorpion-winter
Toyo Open Country AT3: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/toyo-open-country-a-t-iii
SimpleTire
- Free shipping
- Delivered in 2 days
- Verified shops near you(for mount and balance)
- Mobile installation option
- 7 million customers since 2021
- 4.7/5 points on Google rate
- Top-notch customer service, you may even request a price match
Vredestein Quatrac Pro: https://simpletire.com/brands/vredestein-tires/quatrac-pro-as
Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4: https://simpletire.com/brands/michelin-tires/pilot-sport-all-season-4
Pirelli Scorpion Winter: https://simpletire.com/brands/pirelli-tires/scorpion-winter
Toyo Open Country AT3: https://simpletire.com/brands/toyo-tires/open-country-a-t-iii
While choosing dealers, I especially pay attention to reliability. All of the dealers on this list have 15-20 years of experience in the online tire business. Therefore, I can guarantee a smooth and fast tire buying process.
Conclusion
Lande Rover Sport is an extraordinary vehicle that needs extraordinary tires. All the tires on this list are credible and dependable. However, the below take-home points will help you to select the best size for yourself.
Take-Home Points,
- XL sizes tend to carry more load and offer better handling. Hence, they might be a better pick for bigger vehicles( XL vs SL tires)
- Please pay attention to the load range and speed index. These metrics are essential if you expect decent tread life
- There isn’t a bad tire in the market right now, you should just know what to expect from tires
A side note here: If you’d like to get local advice and find the best fit for your driving habits, location, and road conditions DiscountTire – Treadwell Tire Guide can give you masterpiece recommendations.
I hope the article was helpful. If you have any further questions, please leave them in the below section. Have a safe ride folks!
Guide Me Bruh!
This section contains my research and top picks. Depending on your need, you may choose a category and easily find the best fit for yourself. Remember, nobody knows your driving conditions and requirements better than yourself. You’re in the charge out here.
Start Here:
Blue-Ribbon All-Weather Tires
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