Tyres

[martyn82]

I am considering whether it is possible for me to replace my two front tyres (one of which is punctured beyond repair!) with something to make the crashiness on the ride better. Would 215/40/17 work? Don't want to change the rears yet as they have plenty of tread. Help!

 

[martyn82]

I should have mentioned that they are standard 17 inch fr wheels

 

[leerooi]

What size are your rears?

 

[martyn82]

All standard at moment on 205/40/17 on original 17 inch wheels. Thought that 215/40/17 may improve the ride slightly but wouldn't want to change all 4 tyres at same time.

 

[vroomtshh]

It doesn't cause any harm but it makes no real noticeable difference to comfort tbh

 

[martyn82]

Have you tried it?

 

[vroomtshh]

Have you tried it?

Yes. I've tried 205/45 and 215/40. Neither made any noticeable difference

 

[747_727]

I've just fitted 215/40/17 to my cupra they don't look so stretched which is good and I though the ride was slightly better but not a great deal.

 

[air121005]

increasing the profile to a 45mm may increase the comfort level

 

[martyn82]

Does the slightly wider and ever so slightly taller tyre protect the alloy from kerbs more than the 205?

 

[air121005]

a 215 with a "rim protector" on the side wall will do the job!

i run 215 40 17, Vrederstein Ultrac Sessantas.....superb tyre and fit spot on a 7.5J rim

 

[martyn82]

Is the standard 17 inch fr wheels a 7.5?

 

[air121005]

not sure....maybe only a 7j

 

[martyn82]

Forgive my ignorance but how do I find out?! I'm a novice to all this as you tell!

 

[FR_MATT]

they are 7" wide

 

[martyn82]

Thanks all for help. So the message is that 215/40/17 will work on a standard 17" fr rim, won't look obvious, and won't cause any rubbing or other issues on a non lowered fr.

 

[NickyJam]

i been running 215/40 17's for the last 3 years and you don't curb the rims as easily and the ride is slightly less crashy, they also look better (less like rubber bands on the FR rims)