Tyres for a Renault Modus

I have a Modus 1.5Dci 106 which has 185/55/16 inch tyres , these are only available from a few manufactures . Is it possible to safely fit 195/50/16 inch tyres and if so what are the disadvantages?

Asked on 15 May 2011 by littledick

Answered by Honest John
Check on www.rarerims.co.uk

More into here:

Tyre size calculator: (makes sure that if you change wheel size your new tyres are the same rolling circumference): www.tyresizecalculator
Tyre and Wheel size compatibility:www.tirerack.com
Tyre information and suppliers:www.chris-longhurst.com; www.tyres-online.co.uk; www.mytyres.co.uk; www.pirelli.co.uk; www.michelin.co.uk; www.mrtyres.co.uk; www.tyresonline.net; www.netatyre.co.uk; www.event-tyres.co.uk
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