Chart here:I got that all wrong then
Can I change the size of my rims? | GRIP500
In accordance with the width of your rims, we advise you not to go below the minimum width, nor to go above the maximum width. ...
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MYLR all season tyres
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So according to that chart would it be better to get 265 width tyres from some manufactures to get better rim protection and avoid the stretched look?
It all looks to me like there could be a small range benefit from having narrower rims (lighter) with the benefit of more rim protection from a better tyre position... to my eye that looks better too. Too expensive to be worth it for current owners but if there was an option on purchase ...
Just using a narrower rim won't gain much range at all. The difference between a 20x8.5 Tesla Turbine and 20x9 Uberturbine is 1.2Kg per corner.
You'd save a lot more weight buying a much lighter aftermarket wheel, but even then the weight saving alone wouldn't help range as much as using an 'EV' tyre with much less rolling resistance.
A lot of claims are made about reducing unsprung weight and how it helps performance, handling, range etc. but in practise we're starting with a 1.8+ tonne car and the gains are not as great as often made out.
Continental UK now has the AllSeasonContact 2 tyres available in 255/45/19 104Y. I havenāt seen them for sale anywhere yet, but this model just won Tyre Reviewsā test.
EDIT: Ā£223 at MyTyres - Continental AllSeasonContact 2. Only Ā£ 223.49
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EDIT: Ā£223 at MyTyres - Continental AllSeasonContact 2. Only Ā£ 223.49
AllSeasonContact 2: You canāt control the weather. But you can be prepared. | Continental tires
The new Continental AllSeasonContact 2. German engineered safety for every season.
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