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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    I wrote continental and they referred my question to an engineer. Here is their reply: " Thank you for your enquiry. Yes, choosing the wrong rim width can have a practical impact. Generically, too wide rims may improve handling but exhibit a harsher ride (sidewalls not as flexible) and too...
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    2018 golf R. Stock size is 235/35/19 for summers. optional winter sizing most common is 225/40/18 or 225/45/17. but many also use 215/50/17 for exact diameter match or 205/50/17 is recommended by VW
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    Qa which brings me to my next question. In a climate where it gets cold but rarely snows (Toronto), what width of tire should one be using? 205? 215? or 225?
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    interesting. Thanks for looking! I took the chart from continental’s tire data book, 2019-2020.
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    Yes. But narrow tires on a wide rim or a narrow rim?
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    Yes. I am actually trying to get close to my Stock summer diameter of 235/35/19. Thus 215/50/17 is identical.
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    Tire Width vs Rim Width

    I am wondering if any of you can comment on a more esoteric aspect of tire and rim sizing - tire width vs rim width. Yes, there are general guidelines of rim width vs tire width, but for manufacturers, they often list a detailed rim width compatibility for a given tire. For example, I am...
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