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Offline R444WRR

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Tyre / Wheel Question!
« on: August 20, 2011, 03:35:20 pm »
Hello!

I currently have 19's on 225/35/19 I'm looking at changing to 17's on 225/45/17.

My question is will will the arch gap be hugely different? I'm lowered on kw v3s, about 35mm all round.

Reason behind the change is for track, but would like to keep a nice low ride! Rears are low as possible apparently!

Thanks
Daniel
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2011, 03:46:31 pm »
No the gap should be almost identical though it may appear bigger because of the smaller diameter 17s.
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2011, 03:49:47 pm »
Brilliant that's all I need to know! I like my gap between arches and tyres so want it to stay the same, as much as possible anywY!
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2011, 05:16:58 pm »
Another thought... I don't need to worry about speedo do I with changing wheels??
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2011, 05:53:23 pm »
no.
http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator
You can use this converter too see the difference.
« Last Edit: August 20, 2011, 06:00:00 pm by Snoopy »
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2011, 05:59:51 pm »
Cheers :)

For anyone interested in overall wheel size, I've just found this handy flash thing!

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator
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Re: Tyre / Wheel Question!
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2011, 06:00:32 pm »
 :grin: I just edited my post to include that  :grin: Just before you posted. :grin:
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