36psi fronts, 34 reargreen justin wrote: ↑Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:16 pm Those who have Michelin PS4 225/40r18 fitted .
What tyre pressures do you run for daily?
Front and rear...
Thanks
215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
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Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
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Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
Feasible I'll get through the entire tenure of my car without replacing any tyres.
But, crikey, it is some astounding difference in prices between the sizes.
But, crikey, it is some astounding difference in prices between the sizes.
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Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
Was mulling over the size issue when purchasing some winter tyres this week.
Went for standard as the cost wasn't that much more than the 225/40 and I was only doing the fronts.
If I'd been doing all four I'd have probably gone for 225/40.
Went for standard as the cost wasn't that much more than the 225/40 and I was only doing the fronts.
If I'd been doing all four I'd have probably gone for 225/40.
Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
I’m thinking about changing to 225 and checked the clearance in the rear wheel arch and I have about 15mm clearance between the 215 tyre and the lining - is this enough or do I have the same lining issue as others and the 225 will rub unless fixed (although the lining looks well fitted and no give currently when I try and move it). Help appreciated thanks
Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
I have double that clearance on mine. Seems rather a tight gap on yours.
Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
Hi guys,
Does anybody feel like the polo with 225/40/18s has lost a lot of traction in corners due to the tyre change?
Does anybody feel like the polo with 225/40/18s has lost a lot of traction in corners due to the tyre change?
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Re: 215-40-18 or 225-40-18 tyres on Polo GTI
This is not the case for me but then I don't race around corners really. That said I feel the vehicle has better traction off the line although that could also just be because Michelin is a better tyre compared to factory fitted (noisy) Bridgestone.