Time to replace the tyres on the 225, I know what brand I'm going for (Dunlop) But am a little confused about what size of tyre I need. I have 225/40 R18 on the car and seen a few other 225 running the same. But when entering my reg on tyre websites it shows as 235/40 There is a £20 difference on the tyres but just need to know which one I need?
I think 230s were standard fit on the R26 but both will work. Which Dunlop tyres are you going for? I run the sport maxx rt's which are great on the road wet and dry. On the track they only last 10-15mins before going a bit greasy.
I'm looking at the Sport Maxx. Had a set on my Puma before I got the Megane and found them good in the dry and wet, almost as good as the old style Goodyears F1s. i won't be doing any track time on them
I'd stick with 235 if it was me. Sounds daft but I think the 225 size looks a bit stretched on the wheel. I put 235 Michelin PS3 on my 225 Trophy as soon as I got it.
I'm going to put my neck out there after switching to 225's and say don't do it. Initially I thought they were ok and I stated that openly in another thread, but after having the car mapped and spending a bit of time with them on I think I need to go back to the 235s. I'm no driver so it's hard for me to explain but to me it feels like the sidewalls are too soft. There's a fast long right hander joining the m40 that I do almost everyday and if I go a bit too quick the front feels like it wants to wonder off to the left at any moment. I know that when i used to have the 235s it clung on beautifully. In a straight they feel great, just feel a bit strange to me through some bends. I've tried a few pressures but still doesn't feel 100% Edit: I'm on PSS's
This applicable to all 18 wheels fitted to the RS? I'm just about to do a full tyre change and the 235 vs 225 is a consideration. You will be changing the rolling radius as well though so can the speedo adapt and maybe this why it feels so different (both being 40 profile tyre).
