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xxx_mojo_xxx:
I'm considering to go for slightly lower profile tyres when they are due for replacement.  At the moment my car has 18" wheels with a 40 profile.

If I was to change these to say 35 (all four tyres) would that causes any problems?  I'm specifically thinking about the ESP system, ground clearance, and ride comfort, etc.

JPC:
i don't recal having experience with 35 profile tyres on an 18inch rim, but you will probably loose a tad of ride comfort. Overall you will loose 22mm of diameter of the tyre. It will probably look a bit better. I suspect you might find they will be more expensive tyres. Plenty of cars run a 35 profile. You should be ok.   

markymark:
Wont it also affect the speedo accuracy? :confused:

xxx_mojo_xxx:
What about the readout on my speedo?  Will that be out because of the difference in diameter?

candy turbo:
whats the point of doing this ? :confused:

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