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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: clubsport on 04 November 2019, 15:49

Title: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: clubsport on 04 November 2019, 15:49: Does anyone have practical experience of running a 235/35 19 tyre on a Brescia wheel, compared to the standard 225/35/19 factory fitment?
Thanks!
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: sjw on 05 November 2019, 09:12: Would also like to know!
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Post by: Catnapper on 05 November 2019, 10:25: Why???
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: SRGTD on 05 November 2019, 11:51: No practical experience, but a 235/35 will have slightly higher sidewalls than a 225/35, so you may experience more sidewall flex during cornering. You’d also need to inform your insurer as changing to a tyre size that’s different to the original factory spec tyres is considered to be a modification.
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: jv on 05 November 2019, 12:11: Not sure I would be able to feel 3mm or so sidewall height difference
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Post by: sjw on 05 November 2019, 13:34: Quote from: Catnapper on 05 November 2019, 10:25
Why???

Greater surface contact with the road, availability, ...appearance?
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Post by: rjwojcik on 05 November 2019, 14:17: Upsizing was common when I had my BMW, 215s to 225s on the front and 245s to 255s on the rear. Benefits as above.
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: clubsport on 05 November 2019, 14:41: Thank you for the response up to now, I would be grateful to hear from anyone who has actually run the 235 tyre on Brescia alloys.

Any issues such as rubbing lock etc.....?

Cheers.
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: CS#303 on 05 November 2019, 16:05: I've done it a few weeks ago.
I put the wider ones on the rear, and will do the fronts when the original 225 Pirelli tyres wear out.

235s are the width you get on the R and with Pretoria wheels, no fitment issues, rubbing or any other real difference.
Also because of that I consider them a standard size, not a modification.

I also did this slight width increase on my Corrado back in the day, going from 195 to 205.

I don't think there will be a noticeable difference in grip or handling as the change is very small. Certainly it is far beyond my driving skills or habits to discern.

The reason I did it was for a that little bit more rim protection, it doesn't hurt that I like the look too. ;-)

Check the pictures, but please excuse the dirt!

(https://i.ibb.co/0qF1Q7b/235.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/FzVY98P/225.jpg)
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: clubsport on 05 November 2019, 17:45: Thanks for the response and pictures.

They look a good fit on the rims, I am also looking for the extra rim protection the 235 offers as the main reason to fit them.
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Post by: rwleigh on 05 November 2019, 19:19: They look good to me, I might have to consider them next time I get a set.
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Post by: candy turbo on 05 November 2019, 19:26: i thought 235 was the correct size on an 8x19 “ rim any way ????
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: clubsport on 05 November 2019, 19:41: Quote from: candy turbo on 05 November 2019, 19:26
i thought 235 was the correct size on an 8x19 “ rim any way ????

It is, however the Brescia are 7.5 x 19, standard 225 standard tyre fitment. The Pretoria are 8 x 19 with 235 tyre width as standard.
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: GTi Andy on 10 November 2019, 05:28: I think the Pretoria might be slightly wider than the Brescia hence the 235 tyre as standard. Also the Santiago rim has a 225 tyre as standard so must be the same width as the Brescia.
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Post by: ProtoCulture on 08 July 2022, 20:37: Sorry for the bump, but can this be done in the 19" Santiago's?
Title: Re: 235 on Brescia?
Post by: Guzzle on 08 July 2022, 21:20: Santiago's are 7.5 wide, same as a Brescia.

Yes it can be done, but obvs they are not the standard fitment.