Tyre question

[Mark b]

On my car my tyres at the mo are 225/40/18 could I also use 225/45/18 and what the difference between the 2

[Seanl]

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If they're within the limits suggested, as long as they will fit under your arches ok there shouldn't be a problem.

[gm8]

the difference is the profile size 45 is bigger/higher

[Wayne]

225/40/18's are needed to keep the gearing / speedo correct.

[dom]

225/40/18's are needed to keep the gearing / speedo correct.

This, your speedo will be out by a few mph at 60.

[Mark b]

225/40/18's are needed to keep the gearing / speedo correct.

Cheers Wayne ill keep to those then :-)

When I go over 60 I get some vibration on the steering wheel would it be the tracking or balancing

[Wayne]

When I go over 60 I get some vibration on the steering wheel would it be the tracking or balancing

Balancing or missing spiggot rings

[Mark b]

When I put the alloys on they fitted snug on the hub should I but some rings anyway ? As ill be replacing all the tyres soon and they will get balanced when I get them fitted

[Wayne]

When I put the alloys on they fitted snug on the hub should I but some rings anyway ? As ill be replacing all the tyres soon and they will get balanced when I get them fitted

If they are a tight fit on the hub that is what really matters, so no spiggot rings needed.

[Mark b]

The alloys fitted straight as they came off another mk4 golf so do you think it'll be the balacing or tracking as my car does drift slightly to the left when I let go of the wheel