manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hi Chaps, have been offered a pair of Dunlop winter tyres to go on my Rays (rears) but the size is 245/40/18, not 45's... These should be ok right? Need to let the guy know before someone else gets them Apologies for not using the tyre section, but needed quick answer, cheers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I dont think I would be putting them on my car ...... But I await further comment from someone with more expertise than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 i know they're lower profile, but they're a very close match for the fronts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 245/40/18 245/45/18 Difference is 3.62% > 2.5% So NO NO NO NO NO TCS will suffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ahhh turd Got the pair with 7mm tread for £140 If you're sure, i'll pass them up....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Could you not sense the sarcasm in Dan's response? I think he is getting sick of repeating hisself when it comes to information that is readily available using the search button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Could you not sense the sarcasm in Dan's response? I think he is getting sick of repeating hisself when it comes to information that is readily available using the search button. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Could you not sense the sarcasm in Dan's response? I think he is getting sick of repeating hisself when it comes to information that is readily available using the search button. LOL..... nope, no senses at all today..... its been a long one and I might have had a tad too much Champoo this afternoon ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Could you not sense the sarcasm in Dan's response? I think he is getting sick of repeating hisself when it comes to information that is readily available using the search button. It is not easy to search for things like tyre sizes. Try typing 245/40/18 in and see what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage Could you not sense the sarcasm in Dan's response? I think he is getting sick of repeating hisself when it comes to information that is readily available using the search button. It is not easy to search for things like tyre sizes. Try typing 245/40/18 in and see what you get. What I am trying to get at is that tyre size vs TCS had been covered MANY times. And if you read through the Tyres sub forum or used the advanced search function you would have known the answer. I'm not meaning to come across as rude or arsey, but sometimes repeating myself becomes....well.....repetative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage TCS doesn't really care as long as you drive to your own and your cars limits. If you push past that then you're not driving correctly, so for the purposes of using winter tyres for more grip in the snow then you really shouldn't be pushing any way. For once I wasn't even being sarcastic! Truth be told though if people want to start mucking around with the only things keeping them on the road, and especially in the winter, then they probably will anyway. Personally I don't feel it's worth saving £50 and risking the car, but to others they're happy with that risk. Each to their own, and I genuinely mean that. I've said in the past njthat I'll only give general advice on tyres now anyway, after the abuse I've had in the past. So, in all seriousness, they probably will be okay as long as you don't drive like a tit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage TCS doesn't really care as long as you drive to your own and your cars limits. If you push past that then you're not driving correctly, so for the purposes of using winter tyres for more grip in the snow then you really shouldn't be pushing any way. For once I wasn't even being sarcastic! Truth be told though if people want to start mucking around with the only things keeping them on the road, and especially in the winter, then they probably will anyway. Personally I don't feel it's worth saving £50 and risking the car, but to others they're happy with that risk. Each to their own, and I genuinely mean that. I've said in the past njthat I'll only give general advice on tyres now anyway, after the abuse I've had in the past. So, in all seriousness, they probably will be okay as long as you don't drive like a tit. TCS is probs best being off on the snow anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I've searched through pages of tyre threads and can't find anything. Guess i'll have to just phone a tyre place tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Probably be fine. Would they not send the TC in to a spaz?...... especially being winter when your more likely to have slippage TCS doesn't really care as long as you drive to your own and your cars limits. If you push past that then you're not driving correctly, so for the purposes of using winter tyres for more grip in the snow then you really shouldn't be pushing any way. For once I wasn't even being sarcastic! Truth be told though if people want to start mucking around with the only things keeping them on the road, and especially in the winter, then they probably will anyway. Personally I don't feel it's worth saving £50 and risking the car, but to others they're happy with that risk. Each to their own, and I genuinely mean that. I've said in the past njthat I'll only give general advice on tyres now anyway, after the abuse I've had in the past. So, in all seriousness, they probably will be okay as long as you don't drive like a tit. The one place I would agree with you is dont mix summer and winter tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 As far as I know once the computer reads that the back wheels are spinning faster than the front wheels it will recalibrate it self so you should be fine.... However are you going to use winter tyres in front as well???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I kinda assumed that the OP would be using winter tyres on the front as well. No-one would be daft enough to mix winter and summer tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manphibian Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 yep I already have some for the fronts. I'm not getting these. Bargain as they are, not worth the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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