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Tyres

OldmanMondeo · 2013-07-02 18:25:00

I have the option of a really good set of tyres, mine will be due a change soon. But the size on these is 215/65 R16, where my car has 215/55 R16 on it. I know the back ground on these tyres, when & where bought and how many miles and driving style, and they are free, which is very good as I am broke. Any ideas on what…

02-07-2013 6:25pm

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OldmanMondeo

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I have the option of a really good set of tyres, mine will be due a change soon. But the size on these is 215/65 R16, where my car has 215/55 R16 on it. I know the back ground on these tyres, when & where bought and how many miles and driving style, and they are free, which is very good as I am broke.

Any ideas on what issues the increase on wall size would have?

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#2 02-07-2013 6:28pm

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What car are they going on? Are you getting 4?

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#3 02-07-2013 6:29pm

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4 tyres, all same age make milage etc onto a Mondeo 2008.

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#4 02-07-2013 6:31pm

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Way too big, Your increasing the sidewall from 118mm to 140mm.

Close to an inch bigger.

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#5 02-07-2013 6:42pm

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Far too big of a jump. Don't do it

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#6 02-07-2013 7:01pm

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Dam and they are as good as new...

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