kalv 0 Posted October 27, 2006 I have a set of 17" audi TT alloys on me VR and have the more friendly 205/40/17 proxie's on them. I've managed to find a cheap set as a spare but they have 225/45/17 michelin's... my VR has only been lowered 30mm (standard shocks).. anyone see any problems with them going on (use them through winter)? I'm not bothered about not having full lock on the front.. just if they might rub on the back..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted October 27, 2006 I have a feeling that you will get rubbing on hard bumps with that width tbh... you might get away with it considering your drop but I don't think I'd chance it :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted October 27, 2006 I normally wouldn't, but the spare set only cost me £140 (yes thats right - 4 genuine Audi TT alloys [no marks] and michelins [2/3mm tread]).. so at that price might just be worth the chance and drive extra careful...? I'll swap them over tonight and give it a test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 27, 2006 225/45-17s are completely unsuitable and in fact if you do drive with them on, you will invalidate your insurance. Tire Size Comparison Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference 205/40-17 3.2in 11.7in 23.5in 73.7in 860 0.0% 225/45-17 4.0in 12.5in 25.0in 78.5in 808 6.5% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted October 27, 2006 Tyre size effects insurance...? First time I've ever heard that? I'll try it and see what it's like? I can always just swap the tyres over? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted October 27, 2006 And it will look ultra-sh*te with 225-45's on mate! Balloon tyres :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 27, 2006 Tyre size effects insurance...? First time I've ever heard that? Of course it does!!! You crash into wall. Insurance assessor sees you have 225/45-17 tyres on it. Insurance void. If you do declare you have these tyres on, then what he \/ says!! It affects you gearing, slows you down, ruins the handling etc etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted October 27, 2006 Well fcuk that then... I might aswell just sell them on.. Damn, they were such a clean set! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted October 27, 2006 swap the tyres over mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 11 Posted October 27, 2006 i wouldnt want to run tyres with 2mm tread in the winter even if they were the right size! swap the tyres over, job done.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted October 31, 2006 I tried the wide 225/45/17 and they went on ok (completely filled the arches - looked nice).. but rubbed when going over bumps/pot holes etc. There was some catching on full lock aswell... I know you told me so.. but I had to try! Bought a new set of 205/40/17 and all is sweet again - selling the 225/45/17 on the bay - recoup some costs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
