Winter tyre size for Impreza
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Many thanks. The reason for my query is that I'm considering buying winter tyres (I live in Scotland) and 205/55 tyres are very much less expensive than 205/50s. I wondered if the higher (by 2cm) tyres could be dangerous, for example by not being accommodated safely in the wheel arch; or whether they might have a bad effect on the differentials, etc.
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You can but you need to change all the tyres. 50s are quite rare when comparing them to other sizes hence the price increase.
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Thanks for the reassurance from classicgc8. The cheapest 205/55 16" I can find here are from Costco at £98 each (Bridgestones); next is KwikFit at £124 each for Continentals. 205/50s Bridgestones are £160 each from another outlet. Os
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How much I purchased my 225/45/17 Pirelli w240's for 145 each
You need to shop around
These have tyres in your size for 108 each delivered.
www.goodgrip.co.uk
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You need to shop around
These have tyres in your size for 108 each delivered.
www.goodgrip.co.uk
Tony
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I think prices have gone up; same for batteries. Most recent reviews say Goodyear Utragrip 8s are the best (at least, they win awards in Germany!). I bought them from LoveTyres for £94 each. Excellent next day service. They'll be tested soon: a lot of snow coming into Scotland over the next few days. Os
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There has to be a cheaper place you guys are paying way toooooooooooo much for tyres. Someone did post a link to a site that was very cheap in another topic.
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