Downsizing

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Downsizing

My current car is a 2006 Volvo S40 1.6D. It has 17' wheels with 205 x 50 x R17 93w tyres fitted. I have no complaints except that the ride is a little hard. Would it improve if I fitted 16" wheels and, if so, what size tyres should be fitted?

Asked on 24 July 2010 by AC, Hook

Answered by Honest John

Yes. www.tyresizecalculator tells you what wheel and tyre size match the original circumference.

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