Replacing Tyre

LarryMac

Hi. I got new alloys for my car nearly 2 yrs ago. I need to replace two of the tyres. I still have old alloys with two nearly new tyres.
Tyre to be replaced is 225/45/17. The old alloy nearly new tyre is 215/45/17.
My question is can I put 215 as replacement for 225?
As I say the old alloy tyres were used for about 3 months so are practically new...
If not, anywhere in Dublin with a good price for 225/45/17? I have got quotes of €110 and 120.

sean1141

they will fit on the rims no problem i would say. they would just be a small bit narrower and the side wall slightly lower

LarryMac

Tanx sean1141. So basically would look a bit low-profile. Do you know if it would impair driving in any way?

turbodiesel

Might not pass the NCT but as long as there boh on the same axle i'd go ahead and use them.

sean1141

LarryMac wrote: »

Tanx sean1141. So basically would look a bit low-profile. Do you know if it would impair driving in any way?

what car are they going on? a 225-45-17 would br classed as low profile too

turbodiesel wrote: »

Might not pass the NCT but as long as there boh on the same axle i'd go ahead and use them.

they wil pass the test if they are on the same axel and in good condition ete

some of the bigger mercs and bmws would hace wider tyres/rims on the back than what are on the front

LarryMac

Car if Ford Mondeo Diesel 2004

I could put both on back

sean1141

LarryMac wrote: »

Car if Ford Mondeo Diesel 2004

I could put both on back

yup thats what i would do! you wont notice anything different when you have them on