STEG_3dr

I need 2 rear tyres for my 3dr Cosworth to get it through an MOT, i am currently very short of money and have been offerd 2 pirreli P Zero tyres for not a lot.
At the moment i have 205/40/17 on the back, but these tyres are 205/50/17, could anyone tell me if these will fit OK.
Cheers For any help

Steg

SPADGE

Far too big imo
Over an inch bigger in diameter than the 18's i used to have on my 3 door!

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

Will also make it wallowy and the back end.

STEG_3dr

Thanks for your help, i will just use them to get through my MOT then get some new ones when i can afford it.

Oranoco

Might be better leaving the MOT until you can sort the new tyres otherwise you'll be paying 2 lots of fitting costs. Will only cost you more long term

SPADGE

I suspect that just going for the mot with those on will damage your bodykit!

St3V3_C

Why's that mate? Is it that close on the back?

Are these not just 1cm larger diameter than he already has?

STEG_3dr

I will have to try them or i will have to pay for another MOT, i need to take advantage of my free retest. But if it does touch my bodykit i will have to see if there are any bargain tryes for sale on Sunday at the Pod

Cheers
Steg

SPADGE

205/40/17 = 596mm diameter
205/50/17 = 637mm diameter

The 40 or 50 is a percentage of the width not just another 1cm!

St3V3_C

Thanks Spadge, I knew it was a percentage, I had come up with just over a cm larger sidewall, but forgot to double it