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Offline Johnsy

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What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« on: February 12, 2016, 02:09:07 pm »
As title ,

Wondering what the best size tyre Is for a 7.5j rim?

Currently got 225/40/18 mpss fitted , just had a remap and wondering if a slightly wider tyre would be better ?

Thanks Dan
« Last Edit: February 12, 2016, 10:35:54 pm by Johnsy »

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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2016, 05:47:40 pm »
Wider :surprised: it depends what your looking for in the way of looks but I'm running 215 40 18 on a 8.5j wheel and they don't   look  to stretched at all.

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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2016, 10:38:41 pm »
I'm looking for more grip!

Answered my own question, 235 is max 215-225 is best fit on 7.5inch rim.

235/40/18 are £20 cheaper a corner than the smaller 225/40/18 ( MPSS )

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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2016, 07:40:57 pm »
I'd still stick with 225/40/18 personally.
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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2016, 08:26:32 pm »
I'd still stick with 225/40/18 personally.

Is there a reason for that mate ?

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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2016, 08:41:23 pm »
I'd still stick with 225/40/18 personally.

Is there a reason for that mate ?

Yep because 225 is the correct size for 7.5"

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Re: What size tyres on 7.5j rim
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2016, 08:51:52 pm »
Can't argue with that .