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Offline Live in Hope

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Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« on: 20 July 2009, 00:30 »
I know correct size is 215/40/16 but would it cause any probs running 215/45/16?

I have 4 of the 45 profile nearly new :undecided:

Offline shepgti

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #1 on: 20 July 2009, 00:35 »
45 is the correct profile... 40 is for a 17" rim

Offline Live in Hope

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #2 on: 20 July 2009, 00:43 »
My original sales brochure states 215/40/16?

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2009, 01:00 »
What's a fiver between friends? It's 1am. Tyre sizes? Get some sleep!!! Lol

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2009, 01:03 »
What's a fiver between friends? It's 1am. Tyre sizes? Get some sleep!!! Lol

Youre still on here! :wink:

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #5 on: 20 July 2009, 01:08 »
Read the chat nonsense section! Lol

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #6 on: 20 July 2009, 08:03 »
215/40/16 was the correct size for a anni, you could switch to 205/45/16's however with no issues.

215/45/16's would affect the speedo.

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #7 on: 20 July 2009, 08:17 »
215/40/16 was the correct size for a anni, you could switch to 205/45/16's however with no issues.

215/45/16's would affect the speedo.

How much would it affect the speedo?

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #8 on: 20 July 2009, 09:07 »
Minimal. 1-3% at most probably. You wouldn't notice

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Re: Tyres for mk3 Anniversary.
« Reply #9 on: 20 July 2009, 10:01 »
As above not a lot, 205's would give you more clearance if it is lowered.