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Rainman_l · May 6th, 2008, 02:58 PM

Had a puncture on a 205/45/17 rear runflat tyre at the weekend. Took it in to my local garage and had it replaced. Paid the bill for a 205 RF tyre and whilst washing the car the weekend noted that he had in fact fitted 225/45/17. Looks great as it really fills out the wheel arch.

I don't think you could get away with this on the front however due to potential rubbing but it makes the back of the car look lowered (on one side at least for the mo!)

Therefore before I return to either replace the new tyre with a 205 or replace the other rear with a 225 I thought I might conslut the might of the forum to see if people think or know whether there is a safety issue here? I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this.

If interested I will post a piccie.

Tobes · May 6th, 2008, 03:02 PM

pic would be great!

MINIAC · May 6th, 2008, 03:04 PM

Have the tire replaced with the proper size.

minicabrio · May 6th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Bear in mind that changing tyres and sizes can affect your warranty and insurance

If you change tyres, be sure to inform your insurance company.

I ran 215/40 R17 Goodyear F1 tyres on my previous Convertible - these fitted with no problems

Hyper Active · May 6th, 2008, 06:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rainman_l (original)

Had a puncture on a 205/45/17 rear runflat tyre at the weekend. Took it in to my local garage and had it replaced. Paid the bill for a 205 RF tyre and whilst washing the car the weekend noted that he had in fact fitted 225/45/17. Looks great as it really fills out the wheel arch.

I don't think you could get away with this on the front however due to potential rubbing but it makes the back of the car look lowered (on one side at least for the mo!)

Therefore before I return to either replace the new tyre with a 205 or replace the other rear with a 225 I thought I might conslut the might of the forum to see if people think or know whether there is a safety issue here? I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this.

If interested I will post a piccie.

That means your car now has 3 wheels + tyres with a combined diameter of 24.26", and one with a combined diameter of 24.97"

.

It is infact illegal to have different size tyres on the same axle. So currently your car is not roadworthy, and not covered by insurance. You need to change it so it's the same as the others ASAP

.

mmmiddy · May 6th, 2008, 09:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rainman_l (original)

I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this.

225's will fit on a 17" diameter wheel.

However, the wheel needs to be at least 7.5" wide, up to a maximum of 9" wide.

MINIAC · May 6th, 2008, 10:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mmmiddy (original)

225's will fit on a 17" diameter wheel.

However, the wheel needs to be at least 7.5" wide, up to a maximum of 9" wide.

The Tire Rack indicates a width range of 7" to 8.5" for 225/45-17 tires.

May 6th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#1
Rainman_l MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 3 Offline	225 on a 17"! Had a puncture on a 205/45/17 rear runflat tyre at the weekend. Took it in to my local garage and had it replaced. Paid the bill for a 205 RF tyre and whilst washing the car the weekend noted that he had in fact fitted 225/45/17. Looks great as it really fills out the wheel arch. I don't think you could get away with this on the front however due to potential rubbing but it makes the back of the car look lowered (on one side at least for the mo!) Therefore before I return to either replace the new tyre with a 205 or replace the other rear with a 225 I thought I might conslut the might of the forum to see if people think or know whether there is a safety issue here? I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this. If interested I will post a piccie.

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May 6th, 2008, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tobes MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 381 Offline	pic would be great!

May 6th, 2008, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 8,259 Offline	Have the tire replaced with the proper size.

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minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 14,904 Offline	Bear in mind that changing tyres and sizes can affect your warranty and insurance If you change tyres, be sure to inform your insurance company. I ran 215/40 R17 Goodyear F1 tyres on my previous Convertible - these fitted with no problems

May 6th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hyper Active MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Watford, Herts. UK Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 2,169 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainman_l (original) Had a puncture on a 205/45/17 rear runflat tyre at the weekend. Took it in to my local garage and had it replaced. Paid the bill for a 205 RF tyre and whilst washing the car the weekend noted that he had in fact fitted 225/45/17. Looks great as it really fills out the wheel arch. I don't think you could get away with this on the front however due to potential rubbing but it makes the back of the car look lowered (on one side at least for the mo!) Therefore before I return to either replace the new tyre with a 205 or replace the other rear with a 225 I thought I might conslut the might of the forum to see if people think or know whether there is a safety issue here? I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this. If interested I will post a piccie. That means your car now has 3 wheels + tyres with a combined diameter of 24.26", and one with a combined diameter of 24.97" . It is infact illegal to have different size tyres on the same axle. So currently your car is not roadworthy, and not covered by insurance. You need to change it so it's the same as the others ASAP .

May 6th, 2008, 09:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
mmmiddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 10:43 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainman_l (original) I have not seen any other 17" alloys fitted with 225's and assume there is a good reason for this. 225's will fit on a 17" diameter wheel. However, the wheel needs to be at least 7.5" wide, up to a maximum of 9" wide.

May 6th, 2008, 10:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 8,259 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mmmiddy (original) 225's will fit on a 17" diameter wheel. However, the wheel needs to be at least 7.5" wide, up to a maximum of 9" wide. The Tire Rack indicates a width range of 7" to 8.5" for 225/45-17 tires.

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