Hi,

I've been getting some prices today for some new tyres, I want to go for the cheaper 225/45 17 option rather than the current 215/50 17's on my CDTi V6. However the chap on the phone recommended against the change because the lower profile makes the rim more exposed to curb scratching? I thought the wider tyre would have the opposite effect.

Is he talking crap?

Cheers
Pete