17 inch tyre size on rb5
19 July 2004, 09:58 PM
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17 inch tyre size on rb5
why are the original tyre sizes 205/45r17 but i should be fitting 215/40r17?
19 July 2004, 10:07 PM
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More choice of tyre in the 215/40 size
19 July 2004, 10:09 PM
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that it??? thats the only reason?!
20 July 2004, 08:44 AM
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the lower profile makes the car "crisper" on turn in, plus you got a wider tyre there so more grip....
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And funnily enough, I found the 215's cheaper as well as being easier to source.
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