Daphne01

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My car currently wont pass its MOT due to bulges on the tyre wall, which means, joy of joys, I get to fork out for a new pair even though the original ones have 5-6mm left on them.

Currently running pirelli p7000 215,35, 18"

I'm going to buy some falkens (had them before, like them) and was just going to match the sizes. But, I think the standard fitment was 225, 45, 17

Given that I won't be getting rid of my alloys, can I run 45 on the front and 35 on the back (with a view to swapping out the backs to 45 when the time comes)?

I'm guessing no but please let me know if you know.

Thanks

03 JDMsti

jh1-2009

No you will cause problems with your diff, you want four the same.Iff you want 45 profile then buy 4 tyres

Daphne01

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Thought so. can't really stretch to that so will stick 35 I think. thanks

The Pink Ninja

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Probably your best bet to be honest because it would either wreck the diff running different profiles but also if you went to a 45 profile all round you run the chance of the tyres catching the arches not to mention the ride would probably feel a bit weird with an 18" wheel, The best tyre match is a 225/40/18 for your motor

Jimbob

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Or see if you can pick up a set of cheap 16 inch wheels with tyres to use in the mean time.

Daphne01

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Thanks gents, went 35 in the end for ease and needing to get the MOT before driving it. Was desperate so had to book into a halfords auto centre. Tried to charge £105 per corner for £75 (camskill) tyres and £40 for a new fog lamp switch that I didn't need as it was just a loose wire. Will not be going there again.
16's on my newage, would look like it was on trolly casters. Cheap though I suppose.

Thanks again.