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Swapping alloys ( size help)

m4ck974
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Hi,

 

I have the standard diamond cut 18 inch alloys but want to swap to the 19 inch st alloys. What tyre size do I need?

Thanks

 

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    26 minutes ago, m4ck974 said:

    ...What tyre size do I need?

    235/35/19

    Your ride quality will be awful, but if you own an ST and want bigger wheels, I guess that's not a worry...

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    22 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    235/35/19

    Your ride quality will be awful, but if you own an ST and want bigger wheels, I guess that's not a worry...

    Okay thank you

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    This will show you the options.https://alloywheels.com › tyreCalculator

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    With my ST I alternate between 19’s for most of the year then run original 18” ST wheels while it’s winter - don’t actually notice much difference with ride quality between the 2 to be honest. 

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    1 hour ago, troy45 said:

    With my ST I alternate between 19’s for most of the year then run original 18” ST wheels while it’s winter - don’t actually notice much difference with ride quality between the 2 to be honest. 

    If you are under 30 years old, you won't LOL

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    3 hours ago, StephenFord said:

    If you are under 30 years old, you won't LOL

    Sadly my 30’s are only a distant memory now 😳

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    why would ride quality be worse with 19" wheels ?

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    Smaller sidewall on the tyres, so basically less air to cushion the ride. 

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    Think you can count the number of under 30's on here on one hand now! :laugh: 

    I never have been able to tolerate a rough ride myself, I had to reduce the wheel size on both my second and third cars, aged 18! :rolleyes:

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    15 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    I had to reduce the wheel size

    I've been working for awhile to reduce the size of my spare tyre but with little success 🤣

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    44 minutes ago, unofix said:

    I've been working for awhile to reduce the size of my spare tyre but with little success 🤣

    Need insulation for the Winter!

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    1 hour ago, unofix said:

    I've been working for awhile to reduce the size of my spare tyre but with little success 🤣

    im with you there lol

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