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17" alloys and no power steering

Posted: 28 Sep 2016, 18:58
by quattrodave
Just wondered if anyone is running 17's with no pas.
Tyre size is 225/45 x 17 and they have been on a t25 before
Thanks

Re: 17" alloys and no power steering

Posted: 30 Sep 2016, 18:14
by kevtherev
That tyre is too small.
it's over 3.5% smaller than the original spec circumference

so your speedo is out and the gearing is

A 225/50 X 17 95L would be better

Re: 17" alloys and no power steering

Posted: 30 Sep 2016, 18:20
by kevtherev
Lots of folks run 17's with no PAS as it's not common on T3's
If your castor/camber and tyre pressures are not right after lowering the steering will be stiff and the wear on components will magnify

Re: 17" alloys and no power steering

Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 16:57
by quattrodave
Thanks for that, I thought the tyres might be too low a profile.

Re: 17" alloys and no power steering

Posted: 01 Oct 2016, 18:33
by kevtherev
Yes it's a common mistake that is made.
The original 185 x 14's had an 82 profile