Tyre size

bear1

Hey guys, I've quick question regarding tyre sizes.
On the car now I've got size 235/45/18 and I need to put winter tyres on but the tyres I've got in the garage are 205/55/17.
Would they fit or are the parameters too far out for safe fitting?

bear1

Just to add, the 235 alloys would also be removed and the 205 steelies put on instead.

Cee-Jay-Cee

If you fitted them to 17" wheels then they would be perfectly fine on your car, they'll be marginally smaller in diameter (about 10mm) and so wont have any dramatic effect on handling or speed etc etc

CJhaughey

Will the 16" fit over the brake calipers? on the Accord the 16" is a very tight fit on the front.

bear1

CJhaughey wrote: »

Will the 16" fit over the brake calipers? on the Accord the 16" is a very tight fit on the front.

They are 17s, hasn't thought of the brake calipers.
No way of knowing till the wheels come off.

bear1

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

If you fitted them to 17" wheels then they would be perfectly fine on your car, they'll be marginally smaller in diameter (about 10mm) and so wont have any dramatic effect on handling or speed etc etc

The 17s are attached 17 wheels so it would basically be a straight swap.
18s including alloys would come off and 17s with steelies would go on.

Carpentry

this should come handy for you

https://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

bear1

Comes back with a difference of 1.7%.
Further checks suggest that there shouldn't be issue so I'll swap them out.
Saves me a pretty penny

Carpentry

wouldn't be bothered with difference of 1.7%

bear1

Cheers thanks lads.
Money saved at least.