Can I somehow make these tires work on a Macan GTS?
#1
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Can I somehow make these tires work on a Macan GTS?
Haven’t been too successful in searching out an answer, but I have a set of Vredestein winter tires in size 255/45R20.
i know the Macan has staggered wheel sizes, but any idea if I can make these work? Happy to buy a set of wheels from tire rack, just need to know if I could do something that wasn’t staggered and what the offset needs to be.
If nothing would easily work, then I’ll just sell them and look for a new set…
thanks!
i know the Macan has staggered wheel sizes, but any idea if I can make these work? Happy to buy a set of wheels from tire rack, just need to know if I could do something that wasn’t staggered and what the offset needs to be.
If nothing would easily work, then I’ll just sell them and look for a new set…
thanks!
#2
Advanced
I run a square winter setup with the 265/45/20, not a problem to do that & the 255 would just be a bit smaller, not a big deal.
for reference…
https://tiresize.com/calculator/
there’s also a wheel offset calculator in the menu.
wheel & tire info can be found here…
https://www.wheel-size.com
for reference…
https://tiresize.com/calculator/
there’s also a wheel offset calculator in the menu.
wheel & tire info can be found here…
https://www.wheel-size.com
#3
Three Wheelin'
Generally speaking, the manufacturer sets up the suspension and safety systems to a specific tire diameter. So, if your desired tire/wheel combination doesn't vary more than +/- 1 to 2% of the OEM diameter you should be okay.
#4
Pro
255/45/20 is the size I am running up front on the 9" wheel and it fits great, better the stock 265/45/20. The overall diameter of 29.1" is an OE diameter for the front 18" wheel size and the rear 21" wheel size, no issues there.
It will be too much of a stretched sidewall on the rear 10" wheel though. I wouldn't advise running a 255/45 on the rear. 285/40/20 is the correct rear size to match 255/45/20 up front.
It will be too much of a stretched sidewall on the rear 10" wheel though. I wouldn't advise running a 255/45 on the rear. 285/40/20 is the correct rear size to match 255/45/20 up front.
Last edited by BMinSFL; 05-14-2024 at 05:39 AM.