Can I go up?

[djshongo]

Hi guys,

Question about tyre sizes here,

I currently have on Masitaly 205/40/16 and looking to replace the tyres to new.

Wondering if I could go up to 205/45/16..? Any ideas if this would make a big difference?

I'm told the extra 5mm would improve driving comfort, and are also a LOT cheaper to replace!

Thanks in advance

[Dave_P]

195-40-16 would be better.

[djshongo]

will these fit ok?

I assumed the replacement tyres had to be exactly the same size as the current ones?

[willsy]

Going up to 45's with the 16 inch wheels is likely to cause rubbing issues especially if the cars lowered.

Stick with the 40 profiles

[djshongo]

thx for the advice

the car isnt lowered at all, is there any disadvantage with sticking to the 40s?

[Dave_P]

No, 195-40-16 are the closest you'll get to the same diameter as the std 195-45-15 tyres.