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Title: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: Proz on 10 February 2012, 19:33:10

My car currently has 215/55/16's all round .

Im looking to replace the rears with the same make as the fronts but can only find 225's
Cant seem to find them in 215's

So could i legally have 215's on the front and 225's on the rear ??
I dont see why not  :-\

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: albitz on 10 February 2012, 19:42:13

Plenty of cars have bigger tyres on the rear to the front,so I dont see why not.

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: jordan681 on 10 February 2012, 19:44:56

Its not a problem having different sizes, aslong as there not on the same axle... 

I myself have 225/40/18 on the front and 255/35/18 on the rears...

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: freecall666 on 10 February 2012, 19:46:37

yeah mine are like that but what you have to decide is what size spare wheel you going to have.

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: jordan681 on 10 February 2012, 20:03:45

Quote from: freecall666 on 10 February 2012, 19:46:37

yeah mine are like that but what you have to decide is what size spare wheel you going to have.

I took my spare wheel out, and replaced it with one of them tyre foam things...  worked a treat when i got a puncture, they say you can't re-use a tyre after you inflate it with the foam, but you can, it just needs a damn good cleaning afterwards...  and a understanding tyre fitter..   :y

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: freecall666 on 10 February 2012, 20:16:27

Quote from: jordan681 on 10 February 2012, 20:03:45

Quote from: freecall666 on 10 February 2012, 19:46:37

yeah mine are like that but what you have to decide is what size spare wheel you going to have.

I took my spare wheel out, and replaced it with one of them tyre foam things...  worked a treat when i got a puncture, they say you can't re-use a tyre after you inflate it with the foam, but you can, it just needs a damn good cleaning afterwards...  and a understanding tyre fitter..   :y

yeah they good, ive used it a few times, had it fitted to the side compartment, but with my breakdown cover has tyers on it so with in 15-20 minutes can get new tyre fitted. before had it fitted and had cover had front tyer size in as spare but was always the back tyer that got a puncture. had to use then cans of foam.

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: Proz on 10 February 2012, 20:25:47

Thanks all  :y

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: robson on 10 February 2012, 21:19:08

would your insurance co say this is a change to standard spec?

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: Andy B on 10 February 2012, 22:35:02

Quote from: robson on 10 February 2012, 21:19:08

would your insurance co say this is a change to standard spec?

This is an answer to a different question ................  ::) ::)

Title: Re: Tyres ... Different size Front And Rear
Post by: Proz on 11 February 2012, 18:35:47

I've managed to find exactly the same tyres in the size i need ...couldnt ind them the other night though  :-\
No insurance worries now  :y :y