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    Hi all

    new to site but not new to vauxhalls!

    Ive now got another Black Sri 150 CDTI on an 08 plate after having a 54 plate and a 56 plate.

    This one is ex motability with 60,000 miles on and there are a couple of differences on this to the other 2 that i hope you lot can help me with.

    First, its got 215/45 R17 tyres on. i know these are cheaper than 215/50 R17 but are they ok for the car(seem ok after 2000 miles)

    second, gear knob just slid off! Whats the best glue etc to stick back on?Is it a common fault?

    Third, on start up it seems to chuck alot of smoke out. It stops after youve driven half a mile, but i cant remember the others doing it(its been 8 eight years since 54 plate and 5 years since 56 plate)

    Thanks in advance for any answers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vec150 View Post
    Hi all

    new to site but not new to vauxhalls!

    Ive now got another Black Sri 150 CDTI on an 08 plate after having a 54 plate and a 56 plate.

    This one is ex motability with 60,000 miles on and there are a couple of differences on this to the other 2 that i hope you lot can help me with.

    First, its got 215/45 R17 tyres on. i know these are cheaper than 215/50 R17 but are they ok for the car(seem ok after 2000 miles)
    Did you mean 225/45 R17?

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    second, gear knob just slid off! Whats the best glue etc to stick back on?Is it a common fault?
    My cars came off a couple of times, just gave it a good whack, not moved since.

    Quote Originally Posted by vec150 View Post
    Third, on start up it seems to chuck alot of smoke out. It stops after youve driven half a mile, but i cant remember the others doing it(its been 8 eight years since 54 plate and 5 years since 56 plate)

    Thanks in advance for any answers.
    Not have the third issue,so can't comment.

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    cheers

    Defo 215/45 R17 seem to be alot cheaper than 215/50 R17.

    was the last owner a tight arse or was he just a clever get?

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    hmmm,. they aint the right tyre at all. 22mm difference in overall rolling radius!.. nearly a whole inch! Way out. Your speedo will be reading incorrectly.

    gearknob just glue back on, lots on here have had this

    smoke, both mine (08 and 58 plate) smoke a bit sometimes on start up but never had any running issues. Give a service so you know it's got the right fluids and filter in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vec150 View Post
    cheers

    Defo 215/45 R17 seem to be alot cheaper than 215/50 R17.

    was the last owner a tight arse or was he just a clever get?
    215/45 R17 are not listed in the owners handbook as a suitable size so defiantly dodgy. I asked about 225/45 R17 as that is the usual 215/50 R17 replacement size.

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