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Different Size Tyres On Front And Back
This is a discussion on Different Size Tyres On Front And Back within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; Hi All Is it recommended to have 185 60 14 on the back and 185 65 14 at the front? ...
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08-05-2008, 18:06
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|  Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Hi All Is it recommended to have 185 60 14 on the back and 185 65 14 at the front? I needed to get my tryes replaced as they were worn and the scrap yard only had that size. Is it a problem ? |
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08-05-2008, 18:20
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Perhaps go to a tyre fitters rather than a scrap yard? |
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08-05-2008, 18:39
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Quote:
I have to say that the car does feel a lot heavier now  and steering is a bit more difficult What size tyres do you guys have on the standard Skoda alloys? | |
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Quote:
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I suggest getting some tyres of the correct size before you crash and find yourself charged with using a vehicle in a dangerous condition
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08-05-2008, 18:48
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Tyres from a scrapyard oh my days... talk about penny pinching haha
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Your car should have 185 60 14s on , the 65 section tyres are the wrong size.
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back Quote:
My alloys look like this:http://www.grasmerevauxhall.co.uk/ac.../CCH400003.jpg What exactly is the difference between the 2? One in a few mm higher then the other? It deinietly does feel a lot heavier so I might ask him to change it but I am curious as to what the difference is here | |
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09-05-2008, 13:26
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| Re: Different Size Tyres On Front And Back 185 65 14 are the correct size for the MkIV Golf / Octavia MkI platform. Most Fabia / Polo / Ibizas are fitted with 185 60 14 tyres. The 65 profile is too high and will affect your gearing and speedo accuracy if fitted to the front of the car.
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