Geely - Tyre replacement size advice.

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Sun 4 Nov 2007 11:56
Tyre replacement size advice. - bahaaeldin
Hello there,

I've a small car, 900kg, its dimensions are (L3900*W1650*H1420)mm, with a wheel base of 2340mm and the wheel distance (front1391mm/rear1371mm)
All I need to know is : while the stock tires are 175/65R14 .. is there any possibility that I change them into 195/60R14 or 185/65R14 (the most suitable sizes to speedometer)? What do you think? and What if I change the rear ones only? Would it be good?

Thanks
Bahaaeldin

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Sun 4 Nov 2007 13:49
Tyre replacement size advice. - Paul I
You need to do two things, check with the makers dealers re warranty or additional wear and tear . But most important checck your insurance company as if you don't tell them you'll probably invalidate your policy !!
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Sun 4 Nov 2007 13:50
Tyre replacement size advice. - oilrag

"Would it be good?"

Can you give your definition of "good" in the context of your motivating factors and the weight and dimensions you specify?

regards

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Mon 5 Nov 2007 08:30
Tyre replacement size advice. - bahaaeldin
Thanks alot for your interest.

First, I have a Geely car (Chinese-made), it's based upon platform of the old Daihatsu Charade. It's gone 34000 miles now and doing good as expected from a small car.

The weight is the kerb one of the car and the ground clearence is 140mm. It's a FWD and much of its weight is at the front end; besides, the distance between front wheel is 1391mm and that between the rear ones are 1371mm. Then, I meant that is changing tires to bigger ones would be good in giving my car more stability and prevent the (sometimes) rear-tires swaying on mud and sands?

Thanks again

Bahaaeldin

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 05/11/2007 at 12:25

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Mon 5 Nov 2007 08:40
Tyre replacement size advice. - adverse camber
I think changing the rear only would get yo an mot failure plus insurance wold walk away if you had an accident.

The distance between the wheels is irrelevant.

You dont say what width the wheels are - that is significant.

If your issue is on poor surfaces then wider tyres will not always help.

I would first check the tyre pressures and experiment a little say 3 or 4 psi
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Mon 5 Nov 2007 11:31
Tyre replacement size advice. - Number_Cruncher
I think changing the rear only would get yo an mot failure


No, it's only a problem at MOT time if there are different sizes across an axle, or if a tyre obviously fouls the bodywork or suspension. The MOT staff don't know what size wheels and tyres should be fitted to each car - there's no list available to them to check against, and changing the wheels and tyres on one axle shouldn't be an issue.

However, I do agree that the insurance company need to be informed.

Number_Cruncher


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