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changing tyres on mazda 3

  • 31-07-2012 10:01pm
    #1
    agriking101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭


    hi, I have a mazda 3, tyres are 205 55 r16, I have a few mondeo tyres 195 65 r15, could I stick two on the front on the mazda, will they fit the Mazda rims, will NCT be OK with that? Where would I find out info like that, apart from asking the guy who sells tyres, who just might have a vested interest?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    The 195 will have a larger outside radius (5%) than the 205

    I wouldn't. I'd only have larger radius on the back as it looks silly otherwise and I wouldn't put the narrower tyres on the back.

    205-55 is a really common size, you'd get second hands for €30 each.


  • #3
    Jammy Donut
    Closed Accounts Posts: 606 ✭✭✭Jammy Donut


    Errrm are the Mondeos 15s or 16s? (OP says 15s)


  • #4
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Oh well in that case, hell no! Assumed it was a misprint as most mondeos I know of are 16 inch unless its the really old model?


  • #5
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    agriking101 wrote: »
    hi, I have a mazda 3, tyres are 205 55 r16, I have a few mondeo tyres 195 65 r15, could I stick two on the front on the mazda, will they fit the Mazda rims, will NCT be OK with that? Where would I find out info like that, apart from asking the guy who sells tyres, who just might have a vested interest?

    Thanks


    15 inch tyres can't be fitted to 16 inch wheels.

    The 205/55/16 tyres are what should be kept on the Mazda as its the size the suspension set up/handling etc is designed for.


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