What is the correct tyre size?

[Backdrifts]

What is the correct tyre size for the RSTT, S-line (what ever that are called) wheels that you get on an s3? I need three new tyres before winter.

I'd look at my own car, but i'm about 150 miles away from it.

thanks

 

[Backdrifts]

Also where is a cheap place on the net to buy tyres from?

 

[mattyboy199]

I dont own a set but i would have thought 18 225 35 W/X/Y/Z

 

[jcs356]

Depends what size rims they are. I'm guessing they are most likely to be 18 inch, in which case 225/40/18
If they are replicas and 19 inch then they will be 225/35/19

 

[Slick S3]

225/40 zr on 18's most likely

 

[mattyboy199]

17 = diameter in inches

225 = width in mm

45 = % above (101.25)

so technically to keep the same wheel if switching to the 18's you would have:

18 = diameter
225 = width
35 % (78.75+25=103.75)


25 being an inch in mm.



Correct me if i m wrong ?

 

[Ess_Three]

225/40/18 was the tyre size fitted by Audi to the S3/TT fitted with the optional 18" wheels.

 

[steebo888]

225/35/18 and 225/40/18 are both correct.

The 35 is more expensive and a harsher ride, but because of the lower profile has a smaller turing radius (not much though)

As per essthree's comment above audi supplied them with the 40

 

[Backdrifts]

thanks guys, yeah its the 225 40 18 I'm pretty sure of it.

Does anyone knoe the cheapest place to buy tyres on the net?

 

[jcs356]

Try www.blackcircles.com or www.mytyres.co.uk.