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      04-03-2018, 06:18 AM   #1
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Wheels and range

Seems a few out there have changed their wheels and tyres to give more grip and a better look. Any negative implications, e.g. on edrive range?
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Seems a few out there have changed their wheels and tyres to give more grip and a better look. Any negative implications, e.g. on edrive range?
General consensus seems to be no impact. I increased my fronts to 245s to reduce understeer on the usually cold, wet roads in the UK and it hasn't affected range that I can see.
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      04-03-2018, 07:28 AM   #3
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General consensus seems to be no impact. I increased my fronts to 245s to reduce understeer on the usually cold, wet roads in the UK and it hasn't affected range that I can see.
245s all round then? On the same wheels?
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I have 245s in the front and 285s in the back with 20" Lexani wheels. Looks awesome and the grip is so much better. Never paid attention to the mileage so can't answer that for you.
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245s all round then? On the same wheels?
Yep stock wheels. I'll go wider rubber on the rear when they need changing.
I considered different wheels but I like the stock ones, think they suit the car perfectly.
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Yep stock wheels. I'll go wider rubber on the rear when they need changing.
I considered different wheels but I like the stock ones, think they suit the car perfectly.
Thinking of putting 255 or 265 in the rear. Worried 265s may caused rubbing.
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