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  1. 09-07-2008, 01:02 PM #1
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    Mk4 Gti with 18" wheel, what tyres do you run

    I'm about to pull out my 18" wheel under my house somewhere

    According to this calculator
    http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

    I can either go 215/40/18 or 225/40/18 with marginally over or under in speedo reading. I'm sure there are plenty of Mk4'er has 18" wheel here, what do you guy use ??
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  2. 09-07-2008, 01:40 PM #2
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    225/40/18 i would consider getting 245, but 225 certainly does the job.
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    Information wise, the MkIV R32 has 225/40/18s on it as stock. Some food for thought.

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  4. 09-07-2008, 03:22 PM #4
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    225/40/18 brings it to within 1% of standard diameter.

    Def go 225/40.
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  5. 09-07-2008, 07:12 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoVeReIgN View Post
    225/40/18 brings it to within 1% of standard diameter.

    Def go 225/40.
    as sov said.. same as me..
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  6. 13-07-2008, 11:14 PM #6
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    Same again, 225/40/R18 with Maxxis MAV1
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  7. 28-07-2008, 09:47 PM #7
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    To hijack the thread slightly, I will soon be receiving a set of 18" Oettinger REs for my Bora and am trying to decide on tyres. I was always going to go with 225/40 but am trying to decide on the tyre. Does anyone run Yokohama Advan Sport V103? I have an opportunity to buy them very cheap (comparable to Falkens) and much cheaper than the Michelin Pilot Preceda that are currently on the car.
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  8. 28-07-2008, 09:55 PM #8
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    215's - stretch for the win!!!!
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  9. 29-07-2008, 08:04 AM #9
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    i have 235/40/18 Bridgestone S-03's. Best tyre i have ever used. And got the set for free!!
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