215 45's to 215 40's?

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Jun 30, 2003 | 08:49 AM

m1cassels

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Any merit in changing from 215 x 45 R17's to 215 x 40 R17's on a standard MY01 wagon?

Help please for a beginner in tyres!

Jun 30, 2003 | 10:00 AM

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No merit whatsoever

In fact, your rolling circumference will be reduced & that will mean that your speedo will be inaccurate & your gear ratios will change slightly.

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