Technical Advice on Tyres

[Tweedbean]

When i brought my car the tyres on the front wheels were 185 55 14.
while on the back they are 185 50 14.

1. Is this normal two have 2 different depths?

2. Due new tyres, do i get all the same size, or keep to the two different sizes?

3. Found tyres on the net at around £35 including delivery each, cheaper than the £65 i paid last time, how much do you reckon a tyre place will charge for fitting these?

 

[rallycinq]

Tyres should be the same size all round. I suspect that a previous owner found the 55 series tyres a bit cheaper so put a pair on.

Check the net for places that arrange fitting at a local fitter.

If you go your route, speak to a local independant, not a chain for fitting prices.

Cheers

D

 

[Liam]

Also see if the local places will match your net prices or even beat them.

Liam

 

[nitrane.co.uk]

Yep, its unusual for tyres to be different front to back, unless you have a 911turbo or summat ... so yes ideally they should be the same, at least in terms of rolling radius.

I normally buy online (try http://www.camskill.co.uk for a good deal) and expect to pay around £5-7 per rim for fitting, valves and balancing. This depends on whether they have to get rid of your old tyre for you.

Cheers, John

 

[HP]

195/45r14 will fit just nice on those rims, they aren't too expensive either.

 

[AppleSei]

Thats what i have!

Nice and meaty :yum:

 

[gregit]

I believe it's illegal to have different size tyres on the same axle. Meaning, they must be a pair on the front and a pair on the back.

So different size front to back is no problem if stopped by the police.

Does that make sense? I think I have confused myself now!

 

[dave]

I believe it's illegal to have different size tyres on the same axle. Meaning, they must be a pair on the front and a pair on the back.

So different size front to back is no problem if stopped by the police.

dont know if its illegal, but is deadly. and you didnt turn up tonight or bring luke....