215/40/18 vs 225/40/18

[pHiLix]

Hi everyone.

So the factory Bridgestone 215/40 tyres on my gen 1 MPS 3 need replacing soon. Is it a good idea to replace them with 225/40 instead? Will there be any issues? My only concern with the 225's is it might make the wheels look chunky and balloony taking into consideration that the sidewall height will increase as well as the width.

Your thoughts?

[duglet]

Easy...

Done over 90K kms on 225/40 and heaps better than 215...and cheaper and more selection of brands.

Less tram lining....and better positioning on road...

Some will argue on this forum you cant put 225 on a 7" rim

But afrer 2 sets myself and 90K kms....and others have them as well...

I can personally say....NO PROBLEMS at all.

Happy Motoring
duglet

I now have 235/40 on a 7.5 CX7 rim....and again....some say you shouldnt do that.... oh well.

[Nexus]

My recommendation is 225/45. 225/40R18 mostly specify 7.5" rim. Generally people ignore that, but it's not really by the book to do so.
Having said that, the 225/40 on the OEM 7" rims don't look especially baloony to me. 225/40 are a smaller diameter - the sidewall hight is actually a little smaller.
225/45 on the OEM rim have just a hint of bulge depending on the tyre you choose.

Hi everyone.

So the factory Bridgestone 215/40 tyres on my gen 1 MPS 3 need replacing soon. Is it a good idea to replace them with 225/40 instead? Will there be any issues? My only concern with the 225's is it might make the wheels look chunky and balloony taking into consideration that the sidewall height will increase as well as the width.

Your thoughts?

[2000MNLESS]

Mate, you'll be fine with the 225/40

[2XS]

40 or 45?

Std are 215/45. Alot are going to 235/40. With the 235 you will get abit more roll during cornering and they will be more sensitive to tyre pressures.

I ran 225/45 no problems, it also helps to correct the speedo inaccuracy too.

[pHiLix]

Have you got any pics of 225's on stock rims by any chance? Close-up ones would be good too!

Easy...

Done over 90K kms on 225/40 and heaps better than 215...and cheaper and more selection of brands.

Less tram lining....and better positioning on road...

Some will argue on this forum you cant put 225 on a 7" rim

But afrer 2 sets myself and 90K kms....and others have them as well...

I can personally say....NO PROBLEMS at all.

Happy Motoring
duglet

I now have 235/40 on a 7.5 CX7 rim....and again....some say you shouldnt do that.... oh well.

[TUFMPS]

I went to 225.40 Just before I sold it. Looked a bit too weird for me. Stuck out too much. Tyre shine made it appear better as it kind of blends all the angles a bit. It did handle a little better though. Bit more grip.

[blackbetty]

yeh get the 225/40 more options --->>> cheaper

[240MPS]

I'm thinking of going back to 225 on 8" rims instead of the 235. I find the 235 wear more on the corners compared to the 215's i had on stocko's so I may try 225's next time...

[TUFMPS]

forgot about cost! 215 45 18 are not popular and therefore cost too much.