255/45/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric (Pair)

sutherland · #1 26th March 2012, 09:32 AM

I have two new Goodyear Eagle F1s for sale. I bought them for my A8, but sold it before fitting them and they don't fit my new car.

I can't see them advertised anywhere cheaper than £350 for a pair. Anyone interested can make me an offer for the pair. I'm near Glasgow for collection or can courier them for £15.

David's8 · #2 27th March 2012, 08:24 AM

the "standard" tyre for my S8 is 245/45 R18 . Are there any issues arising from using a slightly wider tyre?

PsYcHe · #3 27th March 2012, 09:06 AM

if you go wider, you need to lower the sidewall ratio and make sure it'll fit on the wheel.

David's8 · #4 27th March 2012, 12:31 PM

I suppose the question is whether that extra 10mm is really going to affect the situation given that the supsension is standard?

Also, as a supplementary question, should I fit 245s at one end and 255s at tthe other? if so, I guess the the larger tyre should go at the rear end?

Dezzy · #5 27th March 2012, 12:41 PM

I can't remember how much difference the Quattro system can handle. They'll be 9mm bigger on the dia as well as being wider

PsYcHe · #6 27th March 2012, 12:55 PM

1% on the circumference iirc

David's8 · #7 27th March 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dezzy

I can't remember how much difference the Quattro system can handle. They'll be 9mm bigger on the dia as well as being wider

Ah! thanks for that. I should have realised that the diameter would be greater too. i'll go look and see what happens on full lock etc. and do some measuring.