Which is the better tyre size to run on a classic?
22 September 2008, 08:09 PM
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Which is the better tyre size to run on a classic?
205 45 17
or a
215 40 17
Oppions and reasons please? As I have done both in the past and have found little difference?
or a
215 40 17
Oppions and reasons please? As I have done both in the past and have found little difference?
22 September 2008, 11:36 PM
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No real difference in how they drive. The reason most swap to the 215/40's is because they are a way more common and cheaper size than the 205/45's - simple as that 
23 September 2008, 12:09 AM
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Ive used 215/40/17's and 215/45/17's
The 45's rub ever so slightly on the rear arches, but only when fully laden and severly undulating roads
I prefer the look of the 45's as they fill the arches more too
The 45's rub ever so slightly on the rear arches, but only when fully laden and severly undulating roads
I prefer the look of the 45's as they fill the arches more too
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23 September 2008, 09:44 AM
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I think the idea is to keep the as close to the original rolling radius as possible.
Give this a try:
Tire size calculator
Give this a try:
Tire size calculator
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