Persistent tyre damage

[Andrew S]

My 2016 Levorg is used a lot on rural roads in Scotland. It runs on UK standard 18 inch wheels with the usual 225/45 profile tyres (manufactured by Michelin or Dunlop). Unfortunately, I have discovered that these tyres are very prone to sidewall damage: three new tyres have failed in the last 3 months. Has anybody else encountered this difficulty? Will fitting 17 inch wheels and higher profile tyres help? If anyone has any advice, I would be most grateful!

 

[nicodache]

17 inch will help. Are you running recommended tire pressure too ?

 

[Andrew S]

Thanks for your reply. Yes - exactly as in the owner's manual.

 

[Andrew S]

And there is a proper spare wheel / tyre too in the well - having been caught out many miles from a suitably stocked tyre depot!