Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - pgill

Can I take my expensively purchased Corsa 195/55 R16 spare wheel and tyre to newly acquired Astra which has 215/50 R17 tyres. Get me home only. Same 5 bolt positions.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, a non-technical life is more my thing !

Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - Wackyracer

Probably, I can't see a good reason why not, Provided that you treat it as a temporary spare and use it within the limits of a space saver i.e. no faster than 50mph.

Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - bathtub tom

Find out if they've the same offset: www.wheelfitment.eu/ If not you could have trouble under braking.

Check the difference in diameter: www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible_pg4.html If too much, it could also affect handling.

Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - brighteyes
In the case of you having an accident with this "make do" spare wheel fitted I suspect the police would take a very dim view and I'm sure it would invalidate your insurance.
Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - TedCrilly

Wont the single size different size wheel affect the ABS (and TC if fitted)??

Edited by TedCrilly on 18/07/2014 at 08:42

Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - Wackyracer

Wont the single size different size wheel affect the ABS (and TC if fitted)??

It would probably be ok as only about 4% difference. There is a tolerance in ABS systems to allow for cornering when all wheels go a different speed. Also bear in mind a space saving spare wheel is for emergency use only. Not for permanent fitment.

Corsa / Astra - Wheel size ? - skidpan

Also bear in mind a space saving spare wheel is for emergency use only. Not for permanent fitment.

The difference between the manufacturer fit emergency spare and the wheel the OP is proposing to use is very big. The manufacyturer has tested and approved the emergency spare for use on the Astra, the manufacturer has not approved the Corsa wheel for use on the Astra.

This would have an huge impact should the vehicle be involved in an accident when using it. You would almost certainly find that your insurers would say that you have invalidated the fully comp part of your cover plus if the Police were involved and your car was inspected by VOSA you would almost be prosecuted.

Buy the correct wheel and tyre if you want a spare, one that is approved for your Astra.