SP12's and Tires sizes

SP12's and Tires sizes

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OZRob

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18 posts

116 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
quotequote all
Just received my shiney new Silver SP12's all safe and sound after their 16000KM journey (Thanks Tim).

The quoted tire sizes are Front 215-40-17.
Rear 225-40-18 or 245-35-18.
The problem here (in Australia) 215-45-17 are what's available.
I.e. 45 side wall instead of 40.

To keep the slightly nose down stance/balance, will I need to increase the rears by the same amount i.e. from 225-40 to 225-45 or 245-35 to 245-40?
If I do, will they fit with out rubbing?
I think I can live with the speedo being off a bit.
If I order the tires in the next few hours, they'll be fitted tomorrow.
I've done a search, but in my anxious state haven't found the answer.
Cheers.

Edited by OZRob on Wednesday 22 October 12:17