Can I have different tyre sizes on front and back

markelock

Currently I have 205/50/16's, and have replaced the two fronts. can I put 205/55/16s on the rears, which will be due shortly, or will it impact on the stabiity of the vehicle?

Cheers



Mark

hewhoisnotintheknow

yes you can

flang

Yes but I would recommend the same profile.
BMW m3s usually have 225 on front and 250 on the rear as standard.

withabix

markelock wrote: »

Currently I have 205/50/16's, and have replaced the two fronts. can I put 205/55/16s on the rears, which will be due shortly, or will it impact on the stabiity of the vehicle?

Cheers



Mark

Yes, but you must wear a Burberry baseball cap to counteract the instability.

vikingaero

withabix wrote: »

Yes, but you must wear a Burberry baseball cap to counteract the instability.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::T:T:T

LandyAndy

It would appear that, quite rightly, no one cares.

markelock

LandyAndy wrote: »

It would appear that, quite rightly, no one cares.

on whether I have a cap or whether I choose different tyres?

where do I buy the cap from?

tomstickland

Yes you can. The difference in behaviour between a 55 and a 50 profile tyre is not going to exceed the difference between different brands of the same profile.

markelock

cheers.

After doing a bit of searching on the web, I think I'll end up sticking with the same. Originally it was because I'm getting quotes for silly money, for tyres I don't particularly feel should be expensive, and yet the profile change makes others much cheaper.

Found some on blackcircles now, I think the other companies might have been taking the proverbial with their prices.

epninety

Just to be picky, not a good idea if you have permanent 4WD...

Smi1er

Plus you would need to inform your insurance company.