Changing to larger wheels

My car has factory fitted 15" alloy wheels. I was thinking of fitting 17" lower profile tyres - but the overall circumference of the wheel would be the same as the original. Do you think ride quality, handling and fuel economy would suffer?

Asked on 17 January 2012 by Phil Melrose

Answered by Honest John

Definitely. So will your insurance premium.

Tags: wheels and tyres low profile tyres

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