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Car tyre swap

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Hi everyone, I have been gifted some near new tyres (215/50/17 x2 Pirelli and 215/55/17 x 2 winter) can I install these in stead of the 205/40/17 that are currently fitted? 

I have never diverted from what had always been on a car as standard but with being gifted these thought I’d ask and see what others have done.

 

Thanks in advance!

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    That's quite a size difference !!

    I'd think they may be too large.

    https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/

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    22 minutes ago, unofix said:

    That's quite a size difference !!

    also, with 2 of the 'new' ones being specifically 'winter' tires, can you actually mix standard and winter tires together?

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    3 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    also, with 2 of the 'new' ones being specifically 'winter' tires, can you actually mix standard and winter tires together?

    It's not something I'd recommend but I believe it is legal so long as the tyres on the same axle are of the same type.

    Maybe a nice couple of crossply on the front and a couple of radials on the back 🤣

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    1 minute ago, unofix said:

    Maybe a nice couple of crossply on the front and a couple of radials on the back 🤣

    You do realise that it's only us oldies will get that LOL I miss all those 'public information' ads. Remember the animated one of the folk getting in trouble out in their rowing boat as the ad for the coast guard? Happy days, eh, happy days...

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    32 minutes ago, StephenFord said:

    You do realise that it's only us oldies will get that LOL I miss all those 'public information' ads. Remember the animated one of the folk getting in trouble out in their rowing boat as the ad for the coast guard? Happy days, eh, happy days...

    This was my favourite from the Joe and Petunia series.

     

    Public Information Films | 1964 to 1979 | Film index | Joe & Petunia – Acceptance of the Country Code (nationalarchives.gov.uk)

     

     

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    Took a little finding but this will bring back a few memories:

     

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    9 hours ago, StephenFord said:

    also, with 2 of the 'new' ones being specifically 'winter' tires, can you actually mix standard and winter tires together?

    I wouldn't recommend it

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    11 hours ago, StephenFord said:

    ...Remember the animated one of the folk getting in trouble out in their rowing boat as the ad for the coast guard? Happy days, eh, happy days...

    I found it LOL Jo & Petunia again 

     

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    That's more Focus sized.  Way too big for a Fiesta.  

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    Cheers for all the feedback folks just thought I’d check if I was onto a winner with £300 worth of free tyres lol.

    Appreciate it 👍🏻

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