Should I fit 16-inch wheels to my Skoda Yeti?
I am buying a new Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SE. However, they only come with 17-inch wheels, would it be OK to fit 16s? I know they would give a softer ride.
Asked on 24 April 2015 by Notageeki
Answered by
Honest John
I wouldn't worry too much because the 17-inch wheels have 205/50 R17 tyres. Not quite as absorbent as 205/55 R16s or 215/60 R16s fitted to 16s. But obviously the 215/60 R16s put the most rubber between the rims and the road. Other countries even have a 15-inch option with 195/65 R15 tyres.
From choosing the right tyre to what to do when it goes wrong - we have the answers.
Tyre News And AdviceSimilar questions
Car manufacturers are continuing to manufacture diesel cars despite all the adverse publicity about diesel. Nearly all motoring websites continue to recommend diesel as the best buy in versions of automatic,...
We're in the market for a new or nearly new Volkswagen Golf-sized hatchback, SUV or estate. We drive roughly 10,000 miles per year, mainly on country roads with just a bit of town driving. We want a comfortable,...
Having ordered a new Renault Captur Signature I discovered that this model comes with mud and snow tyres that reduce mpg and are noisy. When I queried this with the Renault dealer he offered on delivery...
Related models
Unique styling. Solid build. Excellent petrol engines including frugal yet peppy 1.2 TSI. Good space in the back. Frugal 1.6 TDI Greenline can return 60mpg+.
Elsewhere on 
.jpg)
