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    I have 215/50/17 tyres on the car. but i have 2 conti 225/45/17 tyres to go on. Will this effect my insurance in any way & do they go on the front or rear of the car ?

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    no it shouldn't as long as they are the same speed rating but just inform them just in case, we all know what insurance companys are like

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    Quote Originally Posted by glynn View Post
    no it shouldn't as long as they are the same speed rating but just inform them just in case, we all know what insurance companys are like
    Should be ok then as the 15/50/17 are 91 & the 225 are 94w cheers

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    Current consensus is to put the best tread on the rear - PS your speedo will read app another 2.5% under too
    http://www.kouki.co.uk/Utilities/tyresizer.asp
    or
    http://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyresize.html
    for info
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