Jimi said:You're probably right. :wink:
I don't know how is the legislation in UK but in France, it is a bit Strict and I didn't want to take the risk to choose a Tyre size which is not conform regarding to the car's specifications.
First it was already complicated to take the decision to replace my RFT by Non RFT. :-?
mr wilks said:Jimi said:You're probably right. :wink:
I don't know how is the legislation in UK but in France, it is a bit Strict and I didn't want to take the risk to choose a Tyre size which is not conform regarding to the car's specifications.
First it was already complicated to take the decision to replace my RFT by Non RFT. :-?
So who came up with the numbers :? they are more suited to OEM 19s of 8j & 9j sizes whereas your alloys are wider .
Its no big issue either way but sized up slightly would improve ride , protect wheels & close your arch gap
225 35 19 on a front 8.5j is classed as tight as you would wantideally a 235 or even 245 would be right for that rim width
Jimi said:mr wilks said:Jimi said:You're probably right. :wink:
I don't know how is the legislation in UK but in France, it is a bit Strict and I didn't want to take the risk to choose a Tyre size which is not conform regarding to the car's specifications.
First it was already complicated to take the decision to replace my RFT by Non RFT. :-?
So who came up with the numbers :? they are more suited to OEM 19s of 8j & 9j sizes whereas your alloys are wider .
Its no big issue either way but sized up slightly would improve ride , protect wheels & close your arch gap
225 35 19 on a front 8.5j is classed as tight as you would wantideally a 235 or even 245 would be right for that rim width
Completely True but these sizes are note marked on the label in the driver's door, so not recognized.
The legislation doesn't take in consideration the width of the wheel but the size of the tyre.
This is stupid, I know. :-?
Anyway, my car seems great like this. I will see in the future if will keep it with these wheels, depending on the confort.
note; I have the M-Sport chassis.![]()
mr wilks said:Jimi said:mr wilks said:So who came up with the numbers :? they are more suited to OEM 19s of 8j & 9j sizes whereas your alloys are wider .
Its no big issue either way but sized up slightly would improve ride , protect wheels & close your arch gap
225 35 19 on a front 8.5j is classed as tight as you would wantideally a 235 or even 245 would be right for that rim width
Completely True but these sizes are note marked on the label in the driver's door, so not recognized.
The legislation doesn't take in consideration the width of the wheel but the size of the tyre.
This is stupid, I know. :-?
Anyway, my car seems great like this. I will see in the future if will keep it with these wheels, depending on the confort.
note; I have the M-Sport chassis.![]()
That seems crazychoosing tyres based on whats on door pillar without considering the actual wheel widths :?
Anyhow car looks great & welcome to the forum , whereabouts France are you based ?
Jimi said:mr wilks said:Jimi said:Completely True but these sizes are note marked on the label in the driver's door, so not recognized.
The legislation doesn't take in consideration the width of the wheel but the size of the tyre.
This is stupid, I know. :-?
Anyway, my car seems great like this. I will see in the future if will keep it with these wheels, depending on the confort.
note; I have the M-Sport chassis.![]()
That seems crazychoosing tyres based on whats on door pillar without considering the actual wheel widths :?
Anyhow car looks great & welcome to the forum , whereabouts France are you based ?
From the North (Normandy).
Mau said:Nice one. You do not see these rims that often.
I have the exact same set on an E85, same tyre widths, offsets, etc., albeit with Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
Works like a charm and absolutely not uncomfortable:
mr wilks said:Jimi said:mr wilks said:That seems crazychoosing tyres based on whats on door pillar without considering the actual wheel widths :?
Anyhow car looks great & welcome to the forum , whereabouts France are you based ?
From the North (Normandy).
Nice one , where in Normandy ? I get over there 6/7times a year & at least one of those times there are other Z4 forum members with me