Can I fit smaller tyres?

Hi, can I change the tyre size from "235/45 R17" down to "16"?

Jerry Gayer (Kerry)

May 2010 Filed under: tyres

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Expert answer

Hi Jerry,

Do you mean you'd like to fit smaller wheels to your car or fit smaller tyres to your existing wheels? The 'R17' part of your tyre size name means they fit 17-inch diameter wheels. You cannot fit R16 tyres to larger wheels.

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Thank you

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
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