Hi...
I heard ppl saying that 205/45/17 tyre protects the rim as compared to 205/40/17. What is the logic behind? Is it because it is thicker profile? The foreman said the 45 wraps the rim... any sifu can explain?
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205/45/17 Profile Protects Rim?
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Posted 02 March 2010 - 05:55 PM
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QUOTE (9878 @ Mar 2 2010, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi...
I heard ppl saying that 205/45/17 tyre protects the rim as compared to 205/40/17. What is the logic behind? Is it because it is thicker profile? The foreman said the 45 wraps the rim... any sifu can explain?
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I heard ppl saying that 205/45/17 tyre protects the rim as compared to 205/40/17. What is the logic behind? Is it because it is thicker profile? The foreman said the 45 wraps the rim... any sifu can explain?
TQ
In what way, protect the rims??
If you are referring to pot hole damage, then with 45 series which have a higher sidewall have a slight advantage.
If referring to rims edge, then depends on the tyre used. Some tyres have a thicker/larger rim protector bead to protect the rim edge.
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Posted 02 March 2010 - 09:42 PM
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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Mar 2 2010, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In what way, protect the rims??
If you are referring to pot hole damage, then with 45 series which have a higher sidewall have a slight advantage.
If referring to rims edge, then depends on the tyre used. Some tyres have a thicker/larger rim protector bead to protect the rim edge.
If you are referring to pot hole damage, then with 45 series which have a higher sidewall have a slight advantage.
If referring to rims edge, then depends on the tyre used. Some tyres have a thicker/larger rim protector bead to protect the rim edge.
Go with the 45 series. It goes through potholes MUCH better than 40 series
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Posted 03 March 2010 - 09:08 AM
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QUOTE (sooks @ Mar 2 2010, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Go with the 45 series. It goes through potholes MUCH better than 40 series
That is if it fits. Maybe with 45 series it is over sized??
For example Myvi plus 3 factor uses 205/40/R17.
205/45/R17 over 5% larger......
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Posted 03 March 2010 - 01:59 PM
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QUOTE (vr2turbo @ Mar 2 2010, 05:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In what way, protect the rims??
If you are referring to pot hole damage, then with 45 series which have a higher sidewall have a slight advantage.
If referring to rims edge, then depends on the tyre used. Some tyres have a thicker/larger rim protector bead to protect the rim edge.
If you are referring to pot hole damage, then with 45 series which have a higher sidewall have a slight advantage.
If referring to rims edge, then depends on the tyre used. Some tyres have a thicker/larger rim protector bead to protect the rim edge.
I think shd be the rim protector to protect the rim edge. S-Drive do hv thick rim protector
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Posted 03 March 2010 - 05:09 PM
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QUOTE (mubull @ Mar 3 2010, 01:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think shd be the rim protector to protect the rim edge. S-Drive do hv thick rim protector
The way he mention wrap around the rims can be that or higher sidewall......
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Posted 08 March 2010 - 08:52 AM
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That is if it fits. Maybe with 45 series it is over sized??
For example Myvi plus 3 factor uses 205/40/R17.
205/45/R17 over 5% larger......
For example Myvi plus 3 factor uses 205/40/R17.
205/45/R17 over 5% larger......
those myvi with 16 and 17 rims is dem s0hai......
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Posted 08 March 2010 - 09:39 AM
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Don't say like that la....I also drive myvi with 16 rim 205,45,16 tyre. So fa...Ok and no prob...don't feel pickup lost. 
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Posted 08 March 2010 - 10:43 AM
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Don't say like that la....I also drive myvi with 16 rim 205,45,16 tyre. So fa...Ok and no prob...don't feel pickup lost.
205/45/R16 diameter is 1.3% larger only......
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Posted 08 March 2010 - 12:24 PM
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that's why....b4 upgrade, must study with all sifu 1st...
