I think Grumpy is misremembering
From memory they are the same size as mine which are 225/40/18 up front!
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From memory they are the same size as mine which are 225/40/18 up front!
You could be right @GazHyde. I really can't remember without having a look. If that is right and I have a stretch on the front tyres to clear the suspension arm they really are to big then.I think Grumpy is misremembering
Just had a look at one of the photos I took on our Cruise back in November Dave. I can confirm your fronts are Falken 225/40 ZR18 92Y. I would post the image but it does show Reggie in a bit of a stateYou could be right @GazHyde. I really can't remember without having a look. If that is right and I have a stretch on the front tyres to clear the suspension arm they really are to big then.
and I did promise not to post dirty pics of Reggie again
Thanks mate. Is that the right size then?Just had a look at one of the photos I took on our Cruise back in November Dave. I can confirm your fronts are Falken 225/40 ZR18 92Y. I would post the image but it does show Reggie in a bit of a state
Not sure on 18" wheels Dave. All I can say is mine are 225/45 ZR17 which are the recommended size, but I'm on 17". Perhaps you should be on 225/35 on 18" wheels???Thanks mate. Is that the right size then?
Somebody with tyre knowledge can help I'm sure @t-tony perhaps??
225 40 r18 yes its correct
That would explain the "stretch" Dave seeing as you're not on staggered rims. 30mm narrower tyre on the same width rim.Thanks mate. Is that the right size then?
Tony.
the front i have is 225/40r18 and the rear is 255/35r18, isnt the 40 and 35 wall height as a percentage of the width 225 or 255?
thats ok then,
i sometime think my rears look too wide, maybe 245 would be better
i sometime think my rears look too wide, maybe 245 would be better
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Each to their own guys, I'm with you two.
Tony.
Tony.
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I do Shelly! The ones that are on it won the vote hands down so there staying put!Do you know what wheels you are getting yet @Grumpy
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