205/45/17 instead of 215/40/17 on FR?

lefkon

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Time to change tires and I've been thinking on putting 205/45 instead of the stock 215/40 on the OEM rims. What do you think? Have any of you tried it?
 
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jellybabybandit

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Tyre size is that for a reason. I wouldn't recomend it. For instance I am looking to replace my tyres on my 2.0 FR. I want uniroyal rainsports however been told that due to the extra weight from the 2.0 tdi lump we need the Extta load tyres
 

jimbo1876

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nope it will mess with your speedo it will show less speed than it should by 4 mph etc etc

I was going to do this as the tyres I wanted where 100 quid cheaper but didnt bother stick with what the book says..
 

lefkon

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OK guys thanks for the advice. Its just that the guy at the shop suggested it saying that he has put 205/45 on a golf that takes 215/40 and it drove better. Personally I don't think it would drive better. If at all it would be worse.
 

DEAN0

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OK guys thanks for the advice. Its just that the guy at the shop suggested it saying that he has put 205/45 on a golf that takes 215/40 and it drove better. Personally I don't think it would drive better. If at all it would be worse.

215/40R17 tyres are appx 604mm diameter

205/45R17 tyres are appx 616mm diameter ( you would be travelling faster for the same engine rpm and gear )

nearest tyre size would be a 195/45R17 which is appx 607mm diameter but is probably too narrow for a 7.5" rim
 

nightflight

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I'd advise against it on one key reason.
The 205s wont protect your alloys from kerbing, whereas the 215s will.

Learnt this lesson the hard way when I thought it'd be a handy cost saving by getting the 205s
 
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