205 60 R16 instead of 215 55 R16

viorelovidiu · Post by **viorelovidiu** » 03 Apr 2010, 10:31

Hi, I want to buy this size because is more popular and of course cheaper. After some calculations seems the wheel diameter will increase about 9 mm. More comfort should be gained using this size?

Should expect any problem in fitting, could touch something under?

Thanks guys and happy easter!

rmunns · Post by **rmunns** » 03 Apr 2010, 19:47

Interesting the differences in attitudes (UK to France) to changing wheel &/or tyre sizes away from original manufacturer's fitments.

Simply, in France, if not as originally fitted equals MoT fail.

Xaccers · Post by **Xaccers** » 03 Apr 2010, 19:51

Appears to be an advisory over here, mum's Xsara has just passed it's free MoT with different sized tyres on the front wheels.
Dad is rather peeved at F1 in Leighton Buzzard to say the least, and they're looking for the reciept so they can get the tyres replaced.

Post by **CitroJim** » 03 Apr 2010, 19:56

Xac wrote: Dad is rather peeved at F1 in Leighton Buzzard

being peeved at F1 is quite normal Xac. I used to be often peeved by the Newport Pagnell branch of that august outfit

They're handy for me, literally being at the end of my road...

Post by **myglaren** » 03 Apr 2010, 20:07

Is there much variation in wheel sizes?

Mine are 205/65 15. I have been finding it difficult to locate the right size and make of tyre at somewhere that can actually fit and balance on Citroen wheels.
Finally got a choice of Marinellis or Toyos.

viorelovidiu · Post by **viorelovidiu** » 03 Apr 2010, 20:29

i want to do this change seeking for more comfort and less for money...

Post by **myglaren** » 03 Apr 2010, 20:34

viorelovidiu wrote:i want to do this change seeking for more comfort and less for money...

It would probably be advisable to question whatever regulatory bodies you have in Romania in case you infringe any local laws and have to put it all back the way it was to start with.
What applies here may be completely different in other countries.

viorelovidiu · Post by **viorelovidiu** » 03 Apr 2010, 21:08

Here in Romania? It`s a mess...

If any changes would have a negative impact for car in long terms... then I`ll stick with stock size and looking for softer compond and/or a lower speed indicator (I have 93W, maybe 93V or even 93H would increase comfort?)

handyman · Post by **handyman** » 03 Apr 2010, 21:47

Hi Xac, under the Sale of Goods Act, you do not need to show a receipt or invoice to claim, but if they are not readily to hand, anything like a bank statement, credit card slip, etc. which shows money was paid to F1 is sufficient proof, so your parents can claim for the mis-sold tyres. Even an approximate date is sufficient so the seller can check their records. I would assume that they even have the car registration somewhere in their archive.

If F1 get stroppy, site Trading Standards Office and get them involved. I'd even do that as a matter of course if F1 can incorrectly fit tyres.

Handyman

Homer · Post by **Homer** » 03 Apr 2010, 22:30

The two sizes are within the recommended 3% difference in diameter so you should be OK with them

I don't see how you will get more comfort though because although they have a higher percentage profile the actual sidewall height will be the same.

It's worth noting your speedometer will read about 1.5kph slower at 100kph.

You will obviously be sacrificing some grip as well.

There is a handy calculator here.

viorelovidiu · Post by **viorelovidiu** » 11 May 2010, 09:11

Now I have 205 55 R16 Dunlop SP 01 91W with rim protection, very cheap and very good tyres. those tyres are soft and silent, very predictible and stable too.

MPG is less to by 1-2%

This tyresize seems to be ok, i`ve seen it on many large cars like VW Passat which are heavier than mine.