I'm about to get some rims.. sooo
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RE: I'm about to get some rims.. sooo
Great question!
I'm not an expert here... but that's never stopped me from having an opinion!
If I understand correctly, the first number is the width of the tire, represented in MM.
the second number is the "Aspect Ratio", related as a % of the width, and defines the "height" of the sidewall.
In other words: a 225/40 is a 225mm wide tire, with a 90mm tall side-wall. (90mm is a 40% of 225mm)
and a 245/40 will be a 245mm wide tire, with a 98mm tall side-wall.
What size comes as original equipment on your jag? If it's the 205/55/16, then you are looking at a package that is 205mm wide and 631.75mm tall (assuming the 16" wheel has a true height of 406.4mm)
In the case of the 245/40/18, you're looking at 245mm wide, and 653mm tall (assuming the 18" wheel has a true height of 457mm) that's 7/8" taller.
Now, which will fit under the Jaguar? I've no idea. But others here will know. Next question is how does the X-type's speedometer work? Will we be able to adjust for the taller tire?
I've updated this with correct math. (I originally added the sidewall to the wheel only once, when in fact twice would be more correct)
I'm not an expert here... but that's never stopped me from having an opinion!
If I understand correctly, the first number is the width of the tire, represented in MM.
the second number is the "Aspect Ratio", related as a % of the width, and defines the "height" of the sidewall.
In other words: a 225/40 is a 225mm wide tire, with a 90mm tall side-wall. (90mm is a 40% of 225mm)
and a 245/40 will be a 245mm wide tire, with a 98mm tall side-wall.
What size comes as original equipment on your jag? If it's the 205/55/16, then you are looking at a package that is 205mm wide and 631.75mm tall (assuming the 16" wheel has a true height of 406.4mm)
In the case of the 245/40/18, you're looking at 245mm wide, and 653mm tall (assuming the 18" wheel has a true height of 457mm) that's 7/8" taller.
Now, which will fit under the Jaguar? I've no idea. But others here will know. Next question is how does the X-type's speedometer work? Will we be able to adjust for the taller tire?
I've updated this with correct math. (I originally added the sidewall to the wheel only once, when in fact twice would be more correct)
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RE: I'm about to get some rims.. sooo
Good one McJag..
here is a tire calculator to get you started to see what will work..
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
225's will give you a 25.1 " tall tire..a 245 will give you a 25.7" tall tire..consider the width too for turning clearences.
here is a tire calculator to get you started to see what will work..
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp
225's will give you a 25.1 " tall tire..a 245 will give you a 25.7" tall tire..consider the width too for turning clearences.
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RE: I'm about to get some rims.. sooo
My car is lowered too.. not sure if that affects anything.
The rims on there right now are the factory jaguar 17" sport ones..
sooo... if I get the 245's the car will make bigger turns?
I dont like the idea of that...
I would think the 245's would look nicer though..
The rims on there right now are the factory jaguar 17" sport ones..
sooo... if I get the 245's the car will make bigger turns?
I dont like the idea of that...
I would think the 245's would look nicer though..
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