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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #20 on: 08 February 2022, 14:56 »
Can anyone advise on difference between 225 and 235 for an 8j wheel?

225 for a little stretch, 235 for a proper fit, I'm running 225 on my 8j wide and I'd 100% go 235.

But the price differences between 225 and 235 can be quite different too, I've seen 235 £15 cheaper a corner before for Michelins
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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #21 on: 08 February 2022, 15:02 »
This is 225 on 8.5J and I think it looks amazing


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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #22 on: 08 February 2022, 16:26 »



This is my 225 on 8j setup atm and whilst I do like it, I do think 235 would look even better and drive a bit better as well?
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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #23 on: 08 February 2022, 18:04 »
Are they 18s? I think it looks really good but would look even better an inch or so lower. But that's just me

EDIT: Maybe half an inch. Hard to tell, different setups can look so different in different pictures

EDIT2: Actually I think the height is right. So difficult to choose!
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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #24 on: 08 February 2022, 21:51 »
Yeahh they’re 18s. I think the only issue with the 225s are that they have no rim protector, I’m careful anyway but always good to have an extra layer
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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #25 on: 08 February 2022, 22:43 »
Both alloys using the same 225/35R19 Michelin PS4S tyres, BBS CI-R 8.5J width and the Pretorias 8J width:

Benefit of the BBS is you get a physical stainless steel rim protector, instead of relying on the tyre.









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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #26 on: 08 February 2022, 22:55 »
The Prets really do look great! I’m running Reifnitz reps at the moment but I’m wanting to go for a lighter wheel setup next
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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #27 on: 08 February 2022, 23:13 »
The Prets really do look great! I’m running Reifnitz reps at the moment but I’m wanting to go for a lighter wheel setup next

Won't lie my current Belvedere set up drives extremely nicely through the corners with their low weight versus my 12kg T-Roc Prets, the lightweight golf prets would be great but didn't want buckling issues.



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Re: When do you like to change your tyres?
« Reply #28 on: 09 February 2022, 07:08 »
Yeah I would also be concerned about that. The Belvedere’s are my favourite 18 from VW just so expensive to buy from the parts dept.
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