Will I be ok with the following set-up?

IDreamofBimmers · 11-29-2007, 04:27 AM

I just ordered 4 225/40 18 ContiExtremeContact A/S tires for my 162s.
My concern is that the rear wheels are bigger than the tires, and I plan on running these all year.
Will I be ok? Will the smaller tires in the back lower the car at that point? Affect performance? I don't take the car to the track, but am a spirited driver...

The alternative would be Goodyear F1 A/S, in the proper sizes... but installed, they would cost an additional $262 ($810 total... which seems like a lot for tires)

I will spend the extra $$ if i have to, but if the Conti's can be stretched w/o a problem then i'll stick with them.

feel free to chime in...

remmib · 11-29-2007, 06:54 AM

I'll be fine with 225/40 on the rear 162 wheel.

BTW, the 225/40 is not smaller than the 255/35 you used to have, only narrower.

IDreamofBimmers · 11-29-2007, 08:39 PM

Anyone have extensive experience with the Continental ContiExtremeContact ??

11-29-2007, 04:27 AM	#1
IDreamofBimmers Captain 28 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Will I be ok with the following set-up? I just ordered 4 225/40 18 ContiExtremeContact A/S tires for my 162s. My concern is that the rear wheels are bigger than the tires, and I plan on running these all year. Will I be ok? Will the smaller tires in the back lower the car at that point? Affect performance? I don't take the car to the track, but am a spirited driver... The alternative would be Goodyear F1 A/S, in the proper sizes... but installed, they would cost an additional $262 ($810 total... which seems like a lot for tires) I will spend the extra $$ if i have to, but if the Conti's can be stretched w/o a problem then i'll stick with them. feel free to chime in... __________________ 2008 VW GTI
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11-29-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
remmib General 1596 Rep 29,217 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	I'll be fine with 225/40 on the rear 162 wheel. BTW, the 225/40 is not smaller than the 255/35 you used to have, only narrower. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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11-29-2007, 08:39 PM	#3
IDreamofBimmers Captain 28 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Anyone have extensive experience with the Continental ContiExtremeContact ?? __________________ 2008 VW GTI
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