225/40/18 or 235/40/18 best on A4 S-line wheels

[niggtv]

Hi,

Back in an Audi A4 after a bit of a break - this time a 2.0 FSI SE Avant as my daily runaround. Really pleased with it - full leather, one owner etc etc and drives nicely. I'd forgotten how much I like Audis!

I picked up some genuine S-line 5 spokes which look great on the car, but the tyres are going to need replacing soon. The alloys have 235/40/18 tyres but these seem pretty wide for a car that isn't particularly powerful or sporty....was just wondering what peoples views are - best to stick with this size or should I consider 225/40/18?

Thanks

 

[quattrojames]

All A4's with 18" wheels left the factory with 235 width tyres, some people fit 225's to save money or 'stretch' the tyres a bit, but it's not what Audi intended.

 

[CMD]

235 will look best 225 are a little cheaper but not by much

 

[johnny161171]

Also you got to think of the weight of the avant the 235 is an extra load tyre

 

[niggtv]

Ok, cheers guys - will stick with 235/40/18

 

[DAZ1985]

I'm in the same boat at the moment, going for 235/40 with XL ply should be sound for towing then too, 225/40 on 8j rims doesn't look as pot hole friendly

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