Tyres
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Tyres
Hi All,
My Xant TD 1994 has 185/65-14 tyres fitted to it. In my shed, I have a new pair of 185/60-14 tyres that I had bought for my 460 Volvo (now in great car park in sky, or a new spoon ). I was wondering if the small difference in height would be noticeable on the road, only giving a small difference in rolling radius. My driving is only around town, 5 mile either way to work. Be cheaper for me to buy 2 more of these than 4 of the make that is on there now. Any ideas, please.
Regards,
Greg
My Xant TD 1994 has 185/65-14 tyres fitted to it. In my shed, I have a new pair of 185/60-14 tyres that I had bought for my 460 Volvo (now in great car park in sky, or a new spoon ). I was wondering if the small difference in height would be noticeable on the road, only giving a small difference in rolling radius. My driving is only around town, 5 mile either way to work. Be cheaper for me to buy 2 more of these than 4 of the make that is on there now. Any ideas, please.
Regards,
Greg
90 Kawa EN 500 A1- was running---now dead again
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Old Bx's--3 x 1.9 D, 1x 1.6 Auto, 1 x 1.9 GTi, 1 x 1.9 TZS
One profile size step shouldn't really make much difference. As long as you change them as a pair so that you keep the same size tyres in pairs at the front or back it will be fine...
Regards,
Simon
Regards,
Simon
Simon
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Re: Tyres
I just put the figures into this calculator and this one and both warned that the difference in diameter was outside their recommendation.Gregg1100 wrote:Hi All,
My Xant TD 1994 has 185/65-14 tyres fitted to it. In my shed, I have a new pair of 185/60-14 tyres that I had bought for my 460 Volvo (now in great car park in sky, or a new spoon ). I was wondering if the small difference in height would be noticeable on the road, only giving a small difference in rolling radius.
If you fit them to the front your speedo will read 3.1% faster than normal.
Also newer tyres should really be fitted to the back of the car. Having slid the rear end of a xantia out on a wet slippery roundabout i can safely say if you havent got the foggiest in how to handle a rear end slipping away from you or experienced it then it could be a whole new world of fun with better grip being at the front end instead of the back
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Hi Peter,
Not a trend with me, just have 2 new tyres in shed that will do a turn. To buy 2 more of same size is cheaper than 4 tyres of the same ilk that is on car now. I like to see cars in totally bog standard trim-original.
Greg
Not a trend with me, just have 2 new tyres in shed that will do a turn. To buy 2 more of same size is cheaper than 4 tyres of the same ilk that is on car now. I like to see cars in totally bog standard trim-original.
Greg
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Think you might find that you will invalidate your car insurance by not fitting the correct size and type of tyre. It would fail an MOT and contravene Construction and Use Regs.
In addition, the ride and handling characteristics will be totally changed. 55 profile tyres were fitted to one of my Activas, changing them to the correct size and spec restored the car's capabilities.
Why cut corners? After all, you would not wear the wrong size shoes, would you?
Handyman
In addition, the ride and handling characteristics will be totally changed. 55 profile tyres were fitted to one of my Activas, changing them to the correct size and spec restored the car's capabilities.
Why cut corners? After all, you would not wear the wrong size shoes, would you?
Handyman
I once deliverd a car, and on the way I got a puncture, prob was the spare was the wrong size conpletely, but i put it on the back (front wheel drive car) and I cant say it made any noticable difference?
I had the tyre repaired and changed when I got there.. So I drove about 200 miles with an odd size tyre..
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I had the tyre repaired and changed when I got there.. So I drove about 200 miles with an odd size tyre..
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James. (Nr M67 East of Manchester).
Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
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Dark Blue ZX 1.9D Auto 1994 'L' 5 dr (modified) Aura. 98K miles used daily. Ave mpg 40
Wedgewood Blue 75 CTD auto Connoissaur. 2002. 144k. used daily. ave mpg 40 ish.
Many cars including BX 16valve and some ZX including the mighty 1.9D have odd sized spares - which are of course only fitted to one wheel on an axle - with the proviso of being careful (BX 16 valve - standard - 195/60 x 14 - spare 165 x 14)
The Citroen CX in its early form had narrower back tyres than front!
Circumfrence of 185/65 x 14 tyre is approx 1810.6mm
Circumfrence of 185/60 x 14 tyre is approx 1752.45mm
Difference - approx 3.3%
The Citroen CX in its early form had narrower back tyres than front!
Circumfrence of 185/65 x 14 tyre is approx 1810.6mm
Circumfrence of 185/60 x 14 tyre is approx 1752.45mm
Difference - approx 3.3%
jeremy