Looking at new front tyres on the 120d.
Currently on stock size 215 40 18 Bridgestone RE050 runflats.
Can I go to 225 40 18 Bridgestone without too many issues?
I feel the current size does nothing for the comfort.
Any opinions?
Looking at new front tyres on the 120d.
Currently on stock size 215 40 18 Bridgestone RE050 runflats.
Can I go to 225 40 18 Bridgestone without too many issues?
I feel the current size does nothing for the comfort.
Any opinions?
I just had a look on the comparison tool on https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/ and looks like it'll make no real difference
As John said, no real difference.
The 40 for tyre wall height represents 40% of the width of the tyre, so a 4mm higher wall, 8mm in overall diameter change...small change on the speedo.
Go for whichever tyre size is cheaper; as sometimes if a tyre size is more popular even though it's bigger it can be cheaper
I did the same when I changed the wheels on my 123d last month. Front's went from 215/40/18 to 225/40/18 without any clearance issues and I do think it reduced the harshness.
The change on the rears has caused a slight rubbing at times so I might go down a size with the next set of tyres
Great stuff lads, exactly what I wanna hear, the price saving is a nice bonus too...the larger more common size is €50 a corner cheaper than the smaller 215 size.
Cheques in the post
Don't need rears yet, but if I was changing I'd say I'd look at 255 35 18 instead of the 245 35 18...shouldnt be a big change there?
Also, has anyone ordered off Mytyres.co.uk? They're coming in €20 cheaper per tyre than camskill or Oponeo
Last edited by Don B; 02-12-17 at 07:18.
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Nope, minimal differenceDon't need rears yet, but if I was changing I'd say I'd look at 255 35 18 instead of the 245 35 18...shouldnt be a big change there?
Nope, never tried themAlso, has anyone ordered off Mytyres.co.uk? They're coming in €20 cheaper per tyre than camskill or Oponeo