Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Wheel Alloy Rim Black 18" 8J ET:53 7H22-AA

Visual condition of the part

The product shows signs of use visible in the photos.

Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 Wheel Alloy Rim Black is a robust, original component from the Wheels category, designed for demanding off-road and on-road users. The black rim, with its precisely selected geometric parameters, ensures stable handling, predictable vehicle behavior, and a cohesive look for the entire wheel set. It is a practical solution for drivers who want to maintain the factory suspension design specifications while improving the vehicle's aesthetics.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 7H22-AA-3
• Mark: Land Rover
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 7H22-AA
• Substitutable numbers: 7H22-AA, 7H22AA
• Color: Black
• Rim diameter: 18"
• Rim width: 8
• Offset (ET): 53
• Hole diameter: 120
• Number of holes: 5
• Category: Rims

Purpose and fitment for Land Rover Discovery 3 L319

The presented rim has been developed specifically for the Land Rover Discovery 3 L319 model, ensuring its mounting parameters comply with the vehicle's factory requirements. The properly selected diameter, width, bolt pattern, center bore, and offset allow for maintaining the correct suspension geometry, which translates into predictable handling, proper steering system operation, and even tire wear.

A rim configured in this way minimizes the risk of interference with suspension components or wheel arches, while enabling trouble-free installation of tires in standard sizes used on the Discovery 3. This is particularly important during off-road use, where proper ground clearance, lateral stability, and secure tire seating on the rim are essential.

Design characteristics and geometric parameters

The alloy rim is designed as a durable wheel with optimized width and diameter, allowing for the use of popular on-road and off-road tire sizes. The number and diameter of the mounting holes are matched to the Land Rover hub, ensuring proper wheel centering and even load distribution to the hub and suspension components.

The properly selected offset (ET) influences the position of the wheel relative to the wheel arch and suspension components, maintaining a driving path consistent with the manufacturer's specifications. This solution reduces excessive stress on wheel bearings and joints, which is significant both in daily driving and when operating in more challenging terrain.

Appearance, color, and practical application

The black color of the rim gives the Discovery 3 a more assertive, off-road character, while effectively masking typical signs of use, such as dirt or minor scratches incurred during off-road driving. This shade easily complements both light and dark body colors, creating a cohesive, technical look for the entire vehicle.

The alloy construction of the rim promotes better heat dissipation from the braking system, which is beneficial during prolonged braking, towing a trailer, or driving in mountainous terrain. At the same time, the rim maintains adequate stiffness, which improves steering precision and the steering system's response to driver input.

Condition, application, and benefits of choosing a used rim

The rim comes from the used original parts segment, which allows for combining a reasonable purchase cost with the retention of factory mounting and strength parameters. For many Land Rover Discovery 3 users, this is a practical way to replace a damaged rim or complete an additional set of wheels, e.g., with winter or off-road tires.

Choosing a used OEM rim also provides benefits in terms of compatibility – the rim is designed for a specific model, meaning it does not require the compromises typical of universal solutions. It is a good solution for drivers who expect predictable vehicle behavior, the maintenance of factory geometry, and a cohesive look for the entire set of wheels.

Expanding your Land Rover Wheel configuration

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the running gear on your Land Rover and need other components from the same group, such as additional sets of rims, wheels with a different finish, or wheel configuration kits, check out the available parts in the Land Rover Wheels category.

If your wheel system upgrade also involves improving suspension comfort and you want to better understand the impact of its condition on vehicle handling, it is worth checking out the practical tips in the article Suspension knocking? Discover a clever way to restore factory steering precision without spending a fortune at the service center.