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20th September 2011, 20:51 | #1 |
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Tyre Sizes
Sorry but another tyre question! The Tourer CDT I picked up last week came with 18 inch hairpins (think that's what you call them) and 225/40/18 tyres. After reading through the forum it seem that members run 225/45/18.
Is my car running the wrong size? I don't know what the original spec would have been so I am unable to to do a rolling circumference comparison. This will either mean changing one worn tyre or all four!
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21st September 2011, 12:33 | #2 |
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The correct size is 225/45/18, often the 225/40's are fitted because they're easier to get hold of and a lot cheaper.
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Thanks mate, its decision time then, change one or bite the bullet and change all four............quick inspection of bank account needed!
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I have 40's on my 11 spokes,they will be replaced with the correct tyre at the next opportunity..
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21st September 2011, 19:04 | #5 |
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would have to agree on that, so four it is!
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5th October 2011, 21:05 | #6 |
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Changing the rear pair to the higher profile first would be fine if you want to split the cost.
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To make the ride more comfortable, you could sell your 18" hairpins and get some 16" wheels with thicker less expensive tyres with more bump absorbing.
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Also, watch out for insurance issues with non factory sizes. You know what they are like for finding excuses not to pay out..!
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