Changing to smaller wheels and winter tyres - what about my insurance?

I have a 2006 55 reg corsa sxi+ with 185 55 15 tyres fitted on standard sxi alloys. I have 4 175 65 14 snow tyres from my old corsa on 14inch steel wheels. Will I void my insurance if I fit them?

Asked on 24 October 2012 by EagleEyes

Answered by Honest John
Assuming the front wheels fit (check the fronts first) then you have to inform your insurer, but the insurer should not void the insurance. I switch from 15s to 14s in the winter myself.
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