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Offline sean76

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Winters
« on: September 10, 2013, 07:56:35 pm »
I've bought some cheap audi alloys and tyres to run as winters but they've come with 235/45/17 tyres on, the wheels are 17x7.5j I'm running daily low. Will I need to swap the tyres to something a bit skinnier so they don't rub.
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Re: Winters
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 09:09:08 pm »
Fit them and see? All depends on offset also.

If not, wind your coilovers up over the winter. Simple.
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Re: Winters
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 09:10:05 pm »
I think the OEM fitment for a 17" is 225/45/17. Having a wider footprint for a winter will not help, are they specific winter tyres?
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Re: Winters
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2013, 09:12:39 pm »
It depends very much on the ET of the wheel.
You're more likely going to catch on the inside on the coilover adjuster ring.

However around ET45-50 you should be fine.

235/45 may be fitted on some 7.5 rims by OEM however if they fit there's no need to worry.
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