Tyre profile 18"
I'm getting a bit confused about the tyre size on my soon to be delivered Vignale. I've seen posts on here saying that the 18" tyres are 50 profile but on the dealer spec sheet it says the car comes with 215/40/18 tyres. What is right? To be honest, I would much prefer the 50 profile for the better comfort rather than the looks and handling of the 40 profile.
Puma ST Line Vignale 125, DAP Magnetic
215/50 18
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- DesertIslandBlue
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Standard wheel/tyre sizes
ST Line X mHEV 125 Desert Island Blue DAP+CP+HFPT
I take it the August date on your image is for August 2021? The reason I ask is the dealer sent me this spec sheet in June this year and its dated March 2021. It shows 215/40/18 tyres on the VignaleDesertIslandBlue wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:37 pm Standard wheel/tyre sizes
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Puma ST Line Vignale 125, DAP Magnetic
I have had a look at the PL Specs and they haven’t changed since the Vignale was introduced. Below is the latest Spec.
Right...... so I will be getting the 40 profile tyres. That's a shame
Puma ST Line Vignale 125, DAP Magnetic
- DesertIslandBlue
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Apologies for that, mistakenly attached the wrong image, that’ll teach me to post whilst on the move (not driving though!).Vendee wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 6:48 pmI take it the August date on your image is for August 2021? The reason I ask is the dealer sent me this spec sheet in June this year and its dated March 2021. It shows 215/40/18 tyres on the VignaleDesertIslandBlue wrote: ↑Mon Nov 22, 2021 4:37 pm Standard wheel/tyre sizes
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Interestingly it would seem the profile for all 18” wheels have been reduced - wonder why they did that?
ST Line X mHEV 125 Desert Island Blue DAP+CP+HFPT
No idea. The 40 profiles seem to be 30% more expensive than the 50's.DesertIslandBlue wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:17 pm
Apologies for that, mistakenly attached the wrong image, that’ll teach me to post whilst on the move (not driving though!).
Interestingly it would seem the profile for all 18” wheels have been reduced - wonder why they did that?
I might be tempted to go back to 50 profile when the original tyres need replacing in a few years time.
Puma ST Line Vignale 125, DAP Magnetic
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There is a significant difference in the rolling diameter (nearly 7%) so you probably won't be able to do that without making other changes to avoid messing up the effective gearing and the speedometer / odometer readings.Vendee wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 6:46 pmNo idea. The 40 profiles seem to be 30% more expensive than the 50's.DesertIslandBlue wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:17 pm
Apologies for that, mistakenly attached the wrong image, that’ll teach me to post whilst on the move (not driving though!).
Interestingly it would seem the profile for all 18” wheels have been reduced - wonder why they did that?
I might be tempted to go back to 50 profile when the original tyres need replacing in a few years time.
Puma ST-Line X 155 Magnetic (previous)
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