i just went and looked to see how that worked out. i never knew the profile figure was a percentage of the width. 82.25mm vs previous 86mm. there's no reason for concern, the difference really is irrelevant
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i just went and looked to see how that worked out. i never knew the profile figure was a percentage of the width. 82.25mm vs previous 86mm. there's no reason for concern, the difference really is irrelevant
i guess not comparing against my old 215's would've helpedBut the correct 18" equivalent is 235/40 R18 which would be roughly 12mm difference. That is noticeable...
Lol that's ok, im not here to disagree with opinions. must admit im not a fan. i saw someone on here using 18" Momo's as winter's and they looked really good but there's no way id throw a 280 off a buying shortlist just because it's got 19's. anyway 19's with DCC doesn't feel or ride like 19's on most other cars i've driven
But the correct 18" equivalent is 235/40 R18 which would be roughly 12mm difference. That is noticeable...
When I contacted the company who did some chassis mods on my old Golf they said the first thing I should try is binning the 19" wheels as they ruin the handling on FWD hatchbacks.
Lol that's ok, im not here to disagree with opinions. must admit im not a fan. i saw someone on here using 18" Momo's as winter's and they looked really good but there's no way id throw a 280 off a buying shortlist just because it's got 19's. anyway 19's with DCC doesn't feel or ride like 19's on most other cars i've driven
But the correct 18" equivalent is 235/40 R18 which would be roughly 12mm difference. That is noticeable...
When I contacted the company who did some chassis mods on my old Golf they said the first thing I should try is binning the 19" wheels as they ruin the handling on FWD hatchbacks.
Took a friend out for a cheeky pint last night, first time he'd been in new car. He remarked how much better the ride was ( I had it in Cupra first then comfort as he is advancing in years - sorry Dave!) than previous R ( he'd been a passenger a few times) even in Cupra mode.
Has anyone seen the new Seat configurator? It looks brilliant compared the outgoing version, much more like the Volkswagen config.
Do I hate 19's? Not really, but still wary of the diamond cut ones on latest Cupra especially as GF occasionally parks 'by feel' If 18's had been an option I'd have gone for them as I cant see what advantage 19's give other than filling the arches a bit more.
A lot of people have been mulling the Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres as a Bridgestone replacement. These are £50 cheaper in 225/40 R18 than 235/35 R19. That's a big saving if you buy four!
If my car was bought, not leased, I'd be looking to try and swap wheels with a 265 owner I'm that convinced that 18s are the way to go.
But the correct 18" equivalent is 235/40 R18
This sums up my views on the 18" v 19" arguments. It has been pointed out that 225/40/18 are only 7mm higher sidewall than 235/35/19 but even that is going to allow a bit more give / flex. The ride certainly won't be any worse! Not that I have a problem with the ride in comfort mode, I think it is damn good. The thing is, and I may be in the minority, but I prefer the looks of the standard finish 18" wheel to the diamond cut 19". Plus the rubber is significantly cheaper, or it was last time I checked. Two reasons why 18" seem a better idea for me, what were the advantages of the 19" again? Someone remind me
Big wheels on a family hatchback does come across a bit "fashion victim".
Not according to the brochure. The cupra 18" wheels are shod with 225/40/18 92Y, not 235 from factory. Same as my mk2 cupra was.Why would you spec the 225 tyre for the 280, you said yourself (and your insurance company would probably insist) the 235 tyre is the one to go for.
I priced up some F1 Asymmetric 2's earlier as I want rid of the Bridgestones, the 235/35x19 cost £116 and the 235/40x18 cost £113. So comparing like for like there isn't much in it.