225 40 18 winter tyres on standard 18'' rear rims OK?

Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.

C60three

Active Member
Joined
Jun 26, 2013
Messages
235
Car
V60
As per the title. Before DM and other trolls ask if I have Google ect..... I have done a search and the same question has been raised on here and on Pistonheads with no definitive answer.

I have hopefully finally got a good deal on x2 225 40 18 winter continentals (on eBay) and wanted to check before I source 2 more of the same size.
Many thanks
 
SPX said:

What is the width of the wheel ? And also what is the current tyre setup on the fronts including width ? This is necessary so you have the correct rolling radius otherwise ESP and ABS might not work.
 
Last edited:
What is the width of the wheel ? And also what is the current tyre setup on the fronts including width ? This is necessary so you have the correct rolling radius otherwise ESP and ABS might not work.

Thanks. Rears are 8.5j (I think) and come with 255 35 18's
As I understand it 225 40 are fine one the front standard rims 8j
 
Last edited:
That is helpful, shows 225 in minimum width on an 8.5. rim

Is anyone running 225 with on the 8.5 rim. Are there any issues I should be aware of?

I've just been told by a Merc specialist that they are not allowed by their insurers to put a 225 tyre onto a wheel that is set up for 255 because the physical dimension of the alloy with the 255 tyres on is different to that with 225

Sorry if i've misunderstood the question but i'm also in the market for new tyres too
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top Bottom