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    Tyre sizes for volans

    Hi there, just had my Volans returned and I'm about to buy some tyres, has anyone ran 205/40/17? As apposed to 45's?

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    I did on the front, no real difference except it didn't quite fill the arches visually, but they are much cheaper and more commonly available.

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    Think 40s ride alot harder than 45s im going back to 45s next tyre change

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    i'm on205/40/17 and think the ride is comfy
    Old Cars: Mazda6, Laguna 2.2, S40 T4, Passat 1.8t, Celica GT4, Legacy GTB, Golf VR6, S70 2.5t, C70 T5
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    And your Speedo will underread by quite a lot


 

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