06-13-2013, 12:18 PM | #1 |
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Tire diameter question
I'm curious as to why the stock 18" setup (225/45/18) is approx. 26" in diameter, and the optional m-sport 19" setup (225/35/19) is approx. 25" in diameter? How much of a difference does that really make? Why wouldn't, on the other hand, the 19" setup match the 26" diameter with say..225/40/19? I'm trying to understand if it matters much. I'm contemplating getting new rims when I get mine in a few weeks, and I've even read that smaller diameter tires change the overall axle ratio to get better acceleration becuase its a smaller diameter to turn? Can anyone help me out with this? thanks in advance, I've learned a lot on this forum already....
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06-13-2013, 01:31 PM | #4 |
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I'm not sure you've got the M-Sport sizes correct there. The stock M-Sport 18's come with 225/45/18 front and 255/40/18 rear tires. The optional 19" style 225M's come with 225/40/19 front and 255/35/19 rear tires.....ie 26".
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06-13-2013, 02:58 PM | #5 |
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Thanks for pointing that out, you are correct.
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