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20th August 2014, 09:18 PM
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Lee, Richard, Thank You
 Reason I'm asking is because there is a diameter difference between most of the OEM sizes. Lets say stock is 255/45/18 If you use any of the following, 265/35/20 # 275/35/20 # 275/30/20 # 255/35/20, the actual diameter is between -7mm to +14mm from the diameter of the stock 18" wheel which has 255/45/18 tyre fitted
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21st August 2014, 01:29 PM
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Sounds like 275/35/20 is the way to go.
Change of diameter only affects speedo/trip counter by a little, so as long as all 4 are the same, then there's no issue.
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22nd August 2014, 07:33 AM
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Cheers guys, very much appreciated
Yeah, I wouldn't put different tyres on. I may actually see how much extra I can get from the fronts after tracking and then I will just put a new set as I always do. I'm thinking about 265/35/20, but there isn't much choice in this size, so may have to go with 275s, but they look a bit weird, unless the ones I've seen on A8 were on 8.5J. On the other hand 265s may still wearing quick on the inside so I may have no other choice than 275's Thank you once again for all your input
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22nd August 2014, 11:30 AM
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I think my wheels are 9J and I run 265 P-Zero's and they are just about spot on fit and look wise (too my eyes any who...)
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23rd August 2014, 12:14 AM
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Guys,I've noticed just today that the worn out part of the tyre is showing up carcass, am I right? See attached
If so that's not only illegal but dangerous as well, correct?
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