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Peugeot 3008 tyres - change from 225/50/17 to 225/45/17?

  • 08-12-2014 10:34pm
    #1
    jprboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭


    Any views on changing the tyres on a Peugeot 3008 from 225/50/17 to 225/45/17?

    Main reason is price - the 50s are a lot dearer than the 45s.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    I don't understand why people get caught up in saving a few small €s on tyres these are the only thing keeping you on the road.

    Do not mix tyres and brands at least have same type x2 on front and if has to be done x2 on rear or so on.

    I wouldn't recommend having 3 different types or even 4 for that matter. This will drastically change grip and handling.

    Your car is probably the second most expensive thing after a home so look after it and all that are on board.

    If car came with and design spec says 50 then do not change as any change can effect car handling and worse.

    Look up online tyre dealers you may save a bit there.

    I used oponeo and got each tyre wanted for €92 each compared to €140 each in a tyre garage. Yes I had to pay for fitting but still saved a nice bit.


  • #3
    Notch000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,474 ✭✭✭Notch000


    It will ride a good bit harder with the lower profile too


  • #4
    jprboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭jprboy


    Thanks for the replies.

    @punisher, I agree with most of what you say. I always have the same brand on each axle and I've also used Oponeo and Camskill a number of times.

    I opt for what are considered to be good tyres. The last two times I've gone for UniRoyal Rainsports and am looking at Goodyear EfficentGrip next time.

    I've seen many threads on here where posters have been mulling over changing sizes but don't recall anyone ever suggesting that car handling would be affected.

    @notch, I agree that the ride might be a bit harder but would it be that significant?


  • #5
    punisher5112
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    At least op you do the right thing and understand just wish others could see the bigger picture also.

    Any change from manufacturing specs can alter cars capabilities it may be small in this case but can be a factor.

    I have had Uniroyal rain2 and found them to be excellent even when rears were well past it in the wet they never gave up.

    Now have rainsport 3 all round.
    Only bad thing is fronts are wearing fast but I can live with that knowing the grip is there when needed and I feel its worth the extra few €.

    If you are a small distance and low speed road user then these three woudnt be needed as such but I feel much safer knowing I have good/great grip.


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