Bigger tyres

[jon caveman]

Hi guys, we have 205 55 16 at the moment, has any one fitted 17" 235s to their A3? Any rubbing issues etc..

 

Thanks in advance

[Magnet]

Hello Jon,

What profile are you intending to fit instead of the current 55?

Kind regards,

Gareth.

[jon caveman]

Hi Magnet, hoping to fit some 17" 235s wheels and tyres off an A4. what are your thoughts

[jon caveman]

Sorry, forgot the important bit lol, they're 45 profile 👍

[Magnet]

Thanks Jon,

Now we need to do some maths relating to larger diameter wheels and lower profiles - thanks for that! I will get back to you. 

Wider tyres and not fouling anything? Sorry cannot help on that. 

I guess you are aware that you are going to lose some ride comfort in moving to a lower profile tyre. Are you happy to compromise that for some fancier looking wheels? I guess yes.

Kind regards,

Gareth.

[jon caveman]

Thanks Gareth...we're just contemplating the change at the moment, your thoughts are welcome 👍

[greysquirrel]

Well the A3 S-line wears 225/40/18s on lower springs, and isn't close to rubbing, so I would have thought so. Can you try them on first?

[jon caveman]

Good shout..It's possible I guess, I can ask the guy selling them.