Manosteel Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Hi, question regarding snow tyres, I have 205,50,16 tyres/ rims on my car but I am thinking of buying a set of 205,55,16 snow tyres, has anyone fitted slightly larger tyres on and had any probs?? I'm aware of speedo calibration will be out slightly and the chance of arch rub etc, only ask as can't get the required tyre in 50 profile,thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Why do you need snow tires? Are we due some? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjon Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Why do you need snow tires? Are we due some? Snow/Winter tyres have advantage, not just in snow but cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manosteel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Two reasons, 1, my volvo is crap in snow( surprising as it Swedish ) and 2, I'm going with my gut instinct and saying yes we will have snow,not a lot just yet but later on ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlfc Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Why wouldn't you just buy the right size of tyre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manosteel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 As I stated, I can't get the tyre pattern in correct profile, I'm only asking if anyone has fitted similar and had any probs, it's hard to find decent winter tyres on 50 profiles without paying the earth for them and I don't do the miles to warrant that amount of cost, I was going to have them fitted then swapped later for summer tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickw Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Changing tyres to a non standard size can invalidate your insurance. Check for sizes with your vehicle manufacturer then inform your insurance company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Unfortunately tyres cost quite a bit. Have you tried: http://www.blackcircles.com/ (Link goes to your size winter tyres). Any car will be poorer in snow without winter tyres, there is a reason they are a legal requirement in Scandinavia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Snow/Winter tyres have advantage, not just in snow but cold weather. Fair enough. But dont all weather tyres suit our climate better? I had some AWTs on all 4 corners and it was good in the snow. I replaced the two front ones recently and tried a wet weather tyre which has been ace although im a little nervous about the snow. I guess ill let you all know how they are, if i survive lol ---------- Post added 06-12-2014 at 14:53 ---------- Changing tyres to a non standard size can invalidate your insurance. Check for sizes with your vehicle manufacturer then inform your insurance company. He could buy a set of cheap wheels specifically for the snow tyres? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manosteel Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 I originally toyed with getting spare rims but the problem will still be the same, 55 profile on a 205,50 ,16 rim , I'm only wondering if any one has tried it with any probs, thanks to all anyway' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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