Gearing difference 16in to 17in wheel... ?

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Jan 9, 2001 | 02:34 PM

Stroudy

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Could anyone tell me if they notice a gearing difference between 205/45/17 and 215/40/17 tyres as I'm upgrading from my 16's

Apparently there's an 11mm drop with 215/40/17's but a greater choice of tyre.

Cheers

Kev

Jan 9, 2001 | 04:17 PM

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Use the Tyre size calculator at:

Jan 10, 2001 | 01:25 PM

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As long as you change all four at the same time...

Jan 12, 2001 | 06:54 PM

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Handy little calculator, that! And is shows there is bugger-all difference between the standard 205/50x16 or larger 205/45x17 and 215/40x17.

In fact, there's more difference between a new tyre and a worn out one.

Hoppy