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28th May 2011, 03:40 PM
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225/40/18's
Are these ok to fit on the D2 with 18x8 RS4 reps?
Just thinking of a winter set. 
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#2
28th May 2011, 04:05 PM
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You could put them on as long as all are the same size but not recommended, normal size for 18" is 245/45R18. 225/40/R18 would be 6% smaller this would result in higher speedo reading, better acceleration, worse fuel economy and lower car plus I do not think they would look any good. For winter wheels narrower are better but You should look for higher not lower profile tyres. 225/50R18 would be good choice, maybe even 225/55R18 for increased ground clearance in winter but that would give lower speedo reading.
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28th May 2011, 04:09 PM
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hi steve, the correct size for an 18 inch wheel is 245 x 45 x 18
if you fit 225 x 40 x 18's then you would need to fit the same all around or the quattro wont cope with the difference. also your speedo will read 6% faster than youre actually doing which is quite a bit (it will say 60mph at 56.4mph)
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#4
28th May 2011, 04:15 PM
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Cheers guys, I would be fitting new tyres to them anyway to run in winter.
So was just looking to see if I could run with the 225's. I see Camskill do a 60. http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.p...d=m11b0s4703p0
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#5
28th May 2011, 04:19 PM
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60 might be bit too much and speedo would read 7.3% slower
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28th May 2011, 04:21 PM
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Yeah, I just checked that too. Does seem a tad on the large side. The arches may be in for some rubbing too with that.
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#7
28th May 2011, 04:28 PM
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225 x 50 x 18 will give you closest match to the 245 x 45 x 18
its only 0.7% too slow and very close rolling radius wise 
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#8
28th May 2011, 06:59 PM
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Looks like I'm going to pass on the wheels I was looking at, they were going pretty cheap on a local VW forum.
I had a look for winter tyres to go with a matching rolling circumference and was not impressed with the lack of choice, with that goes a higher price. Still, plenty of time before the snow arrives.................................... 
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#9
28th May 2011, 07:13 PM
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You could get 17" with 225/55/R17 for winter should be cheaper and easier to get but not sure if they will fit over S8 brakes maybe somebody else can comment on that.
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28th May 2011, 07:13 PM
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