Jeffrey007

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

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 !

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!