Jeffrey007 Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I run a Q3 Quattro S Line on 18" tyres. I am looking to upgrade and buy a Q3 Quattro S Line Plus showing 19" tyres (255 40R 19) Can I change these for 18" tyres (say 235/50R18) without replacing the rims or affecting any critical elements? This has probably been asked many time previously - sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hello Jeffrey, Thanks for being in touch with the forum. If I’m reading your question correctly (and I’ve re-read it) - no, you cannot fit 18 inch tyres on 19 inch rims. Are you sure that’s what you are really asking? Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey007 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 Yes I think you have read correctly. Everything about the car I am considering is good - except the 19” wheels. I just think it will give me too hard a ride (as well as being more expensive to replace). I was hoping that fitting a smaller tyre with a compensating deeper wall would be acceptable. The Oponeo tyre site seems to suggest that fitting the 18” tyres to the same rim is within the allowable tolerance. I have clearly misunderstood the information on Oponeo. Thanks for your comment and advice. My search goes on for a 184bhp Quattro manual ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnet Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Hello again Jeffrey, Your logic is sound:- the larger the wheels, the lower the tyre profile will have be, and the harsher the ride. If the vehicle of interest has 19 inch and you want 18 inch:- if the vehicle meets your requirements in all other aspects - have you considered obtaining 18 inch and negotiating an adjusted price if possible? Kind regards, Gareth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey007 Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 You mean changing tyre and rim (ie the complete wheel) ? No I haven’t considered that but am awaiting a response from the dealership to see what they say. Thanks for the prompt reply. Jeffrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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