Wrong Tyre Size

[slime]

I've just got the car back from the tyre fitters and noticed that the Tyres are 225 as opposed to 235 wide. I think I might have ordered 225 by mistake. Does this matter....speed rating and profile etc are as previous as is the tyre make (much sp3).... Cheers

 

[Fernandez]

Std size on the Clio is 215, a lot of people including myself run 225's, I much prefer them over the 215's.

Never heard of anyone running 235's on a Clio

 

[slime]

I'm running a Meg250 on 18inch rims.....hence the tyre size. Checked black circles and it shows 18s on 225 with 235 on 19s option wheel.....I don't suppose there is much difference. I think the previous owner fitted 235 rather than 225 and I just assumed 235 is oem tyre...

 

[MikeH]

Have a nosy on the calculators in this thread
http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?2886-wheels-and-tyre-fitment-calculator

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Hi mate mine are on 235s

 

[slime]

Just checked RS website and Meg265 is on 225/40/R18 same as I had put on today.....R19 wheel option takes 235 tyre. Maybe sizing has changed since 265 introduced

 

[GrumpyTwig]

225 are cheaper afaik ;-)

 

[ken182]

i have 225 AD08's for track tyres and 215 for the road


alot less lift off oversteer with the 225s so not as much fun but alot more grip/time

 

[slime]

Just checked the hand book and it implies that 235 is the oem tyre size. Should I go back and try and get them changed to 235 or is it really down to preference without needing to worry about it? Should I expect less grip on a spirited drive? As long as it is safe I am inclined to leave them on.....I have changed all 4 so all same size at the end of the day.

 

[Iain 007]

It's fine, There is no issue with slight changes in size. Like 215 - 225 on the clio 7.5" wheels.

 

[slime]

.....but is there an issue with insurance? Speed rating and profile are the same....