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04-14-2017, 03:44 PM

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Aside from about a 6% difference in odometer/speedometer reading, would a 225-40-18 tire perform well as a substitute for a stock 225-50-18?

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04-14-2017, 06:58 PM

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In the US, the stock 17" tire on a TT was 225-50. The stock 18" tire was 245-40. Yeah 225-40-18 will work but there will be slightly less traction for a narrower tire unless you are talking snow tires.

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04-17-2017, 04:16 AM

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Why change sizes?

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