tyre size

[kevin hunter]

At the moment I`am running on 215/50/17, if i fit 225/45/17 will they fit alright if so what difference will it make apart from the price, i will be replacing all 4 tyres.

[JuzzyD]

Yep, will fit fine (I changed from 215/50/17 to 225/45/17) and are a VX approved fitment as well.

The only thing I've noticed is more money in my wallet as they are cheaper and that the speedo over reads a bit more than normal - this can be changed via Tech2 and I'll have mine changed when its next in the dealer or connected to a suitable unit.

[kevin hunter]

So will they fit on the same alloys.

[signum_1.9]

Yes, if u have Vx 17" alloys they will fit on. I fyou check the handbook, 225/45 is an approved alternative size. And they are far cheaper!

[Ian-Highlander]

Changed mine from 215/50/17's to 225/45/17's a few weeks back. No noticeable difference really, very slightly bumpier but it's negligble, the car looks better and grips better. Definitley do it.

[Big Sig]

Do it, they are much much cheaper! Also there is no real need to have the speedo changed at the dealers unless you really want to as its such a small difference.

[Ian-Highlander]

If you've got 215/50/17's on then it will be on the right setting for the speedo anyway. There's only three settings and if I remember rightly, it's 1 for 16", 2 for 17" and 3 for 18/19" although I'm sure someone will correct me shortly.

[blues n twos]

Now I thought a wider and lower profile would be more expensive!

Why would it be cheaper as to me its a higher performance tyre by profile and width

Jon

[vxvirgin]

Price is often more about popularity - ie commoner sizes are cheaper than less common ones. The new tyres will make your speedo overread by about 1.4 mph more than it does at present.

[Big Sig]

Although its far from spot on as it is!

(1.4mph? do you mean 1.4%?)