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Popey

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Bit of advice, the Volvo needs some new rubber.

It's currently on 225/50/17, however if I get 225/45/17!l it reduces the price by a fair old chunk.

So my question is... would this have any major impact other that saving me a few quid?

Also best place to buy, Avons at black circles look favourite at the minute?
 
Popey said:
Bit of advice, the Volvo needs some new rubber.

It's currently on 225/50/17, however if I get 225/45/17!l it reduces the price by a fair old chunk.

So my question is... would this have any major impact other that saving me a few quid?

Also best place to buy, Avons at black circles look favourite at the minute?
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No downside other than making arch gap increase & obviously dropping a little in comfort
If i was you id be scooting over to Darwen & seeing these guys for Uniroyal RS3s fitted + balanced for £240 all in :wink: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-225-45-17-Uniroyal-Rainsport-3-91Y-PHENOMENAL-A-Wet-Grip-FULLY-FITTED-2254517-/252994107017?fits=Tyre+Width%3A225%7CAspect+Ratio%3A45%7CRim+Diameter%3A17&hash=item3ae79fb689:g:KXMAAOSwh-1W31DR
 
Popey said:
Bit of advice, the Volvo needs some new rubber.

It's currently on 225/50/17, however if I get 225/45/17!l it reduces the price by a fair old chunk.

So my question is... would this have any major impact other that saving me a few quid?
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Rolling radius is reduced - indicated speed and distance won't be correct.
 
ronk said:
Popey said:
Bit of advice, the Volvo needs some new rubber.

It's currently on 225/50/17, however if I get 225/45/17!l it reduces the price by a fair old chunk.

So my question is... would this have any major impact other that saving me a few quid?
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Rolling radius is reduced - indicated speed and distance won't be correct.
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Indeed a good point but i never take what the speedo reads as true no matter what vehicle or wheels , always check with realtime satnav to know your cars "actual" speed .
Our C Class for instance reads absolutely bang on the nose but my workbus Astravan is way over to quite a tune :oops: reads 76mph when i'm really doing 70 :cry:
 
Went with these...

Uniroyal RainSport 3 - 225/45/R17 91Y - C/A/71 - Summer Tire https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00CJFWHAA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z3NBzbM29W5MD
 
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