New Tyres to replace my 17" Runflats

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  1. #131
    euan
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    How expensive is Tyresafe to get done?

    I think I'd stick with 2 tyres - We are saving to buy a house at the moment and my girlfriend banned me from buying gig tickets at 13 quid each last night on that basis.

    Why did you fit 205/40/17 instead of 205/45/17?

  2. #132
    Wul
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    quote:Originally posted by euan

    How expensive is Tyresafe to get done?
    About £30-35 for all 4 wheels.

    quote:Originally posted by euan

    Why did you fit 205/40/17 instead of 205/45/17?
    Because I could!:evil:

    Nah - prefer the look of a slightly narrower profile tyre - even if it is at the expense of a bigger gap to the wheel arch.:clown:

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    quote:Why did you fit 205/40/17 instead of 205/45/17?
    Cos Wul likes a really "HARD RIDE" don't you Wul :approve:
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  4. #134
    Wul
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    Compared to the "horse and cart" feel of the run flat tyres gordy the 40 profiles are a silentnight mattress!!

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    I know I've just put the standard 15"shers back on and the ride quality is like being in a Jaguar compared to running it with the 17" runflats:( Downside of course is it now looks naff with steel wheels and wheel trims:dead::disapprove: :approve:
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