235/40 better than stock tires?

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Dec 6, 2001 | 02:05 PM

cochinada

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235/40 better than stock tires?

Does anyone have these tires size? And is there any noticeable difference opposed to the stock tires?
And doest this tire fit in the luggage compartment?

Dec 6, 2001 | 02:08 PM

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Wider is better....

at least when it comes to the handling department. But they are quite a bit louder and the ride becomes harsher.

Dec 6, 2001 | 02:09 PM

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Avus rims are 7.5 wide, most 235x40 tires are recommended for 8.0-8.5-9.5 width

Dec 6, 2001 | 02:10 PM

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Re: Avus rims are 7.5 wide, most 235x40 tires are recommended for 8.0-8.5-9.5 width

Do tou think that they won't fit?

Dec 6, 2001 | 02:15 PM

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Depends on what tire you get, i'm just saying that most 235x40x17 tires are designed for...

...that rim width range (8.0-8.5-9.5).

if you push the limits, you may have a larger sidewall than you want, or some fitment issues.

I would pick a tire you want, and find out what rim width they recommend and use that.

If you want to push it, use the upper/lower limits of the tire spec width range.

But i would never go out of the range.

This is all based on what tire you want. Start there.