225/40s or 45s?!

[Rice]

Need some new tyres for my 18" LCR wheels on my s3.

I think 40s would look good, but 45s might give it a bit more of a motorsporty look.... Which im sort of going for at the moment.

So if anyone has any photos of their car on either 40s or 45s id appreciate it .


Thanks, Rice

 

[jojo]

225/40s is the correct size for rolling radius, why would you want 45s on it?

 

[Rice]

As above, i think it might look quite good. But not sure if they'd look TOO big.

 

[kwistof]

225/40/18
225/45/17

Simples

The pic in my profile and avatar is my car with Michelin PS3s 225/40/18s fitted

 

[Rice]

225/40/18
225/45/17

Simples

The pic in my profile and avatar is my car with Michelin PS3s 225/40/18s fitted

Sorry what? lol. Have you got a larger photo ? Need to get my binoc-u-lars out otherwise.

 

[jojo]

As above, i think it might look quite good. But not sure if they'd look TOO big.

It's the speedo's calibration that will be off that I'm concerned with. I know it won't be miles out, but that few mph could mean the difference between a fine or not.... just saying.

I personally think it will look pants with 45 profile tyres, stick with 40s

 

[kwistof]

Hopefully you won't need binoculars with this one?

 

[jojo]

225/40s

 

[Rice]

Oh I get what kristof was on about now... The rolling radius?

Yeah I think you're right Jojo .

I've got 215/35s on at the moment that came on the wheels that look a bit crap to be honest + are a **** ride.


Thanks for the pics.

 

[kwistof]

Also check the prices of 40 vs 45.

As the 225/40/18 is very popular the price is around £100 for F1 A2s but the same tyre in 225/45/18 is £40 more each! Lol

 

[CMcKenzie]

225/40's

Callum.

 

[Rice]

Thanks guys . Think I'm decided on 40 profiles!