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Old 18 March 2010, 10:47 AM
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Default 225/40 18 on a p1?

I'm thinking of buying some new wheels with tyres, my p1 has 225/35 18, ive heard you loose power and they rub if you fit 40's?

can anyone advise?
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A 40 profile will defiantly rub, stick with the 35 profile
Old 19 March 2010, 12:10 PM
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You can lose power with wider profile tyres due to drag, is that what you mean?
Though I doubt you will notice it too much.

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Agree with Davy P stick with 35's
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35's it is then, thanks everyone
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