Alternative Wheel Sizes
In August I bought a (new to me) three year old (59 Reg) Skoda Fabia 3 Automatic 1.6 Estate car. It is fitted with 205/45/R16 Bridgestone "Turanga" tyres. Inside the petrol filler flap there is a sticker showing what appears to be two alternative tyre sizes for the car; these are 195/55/R15 and 185/60/R14.
I presume the 14 and 15 refer to wheel sizes in inches. I would be very grateful if you could comment on the suitability of these alternatives (if that is what they are) and whether either of them would provide a more comfortable ride than those fitted at present. There seems to be no reference to this in the handbook.
I presume the 14 and 15 refer to wheel sizes in inches. I would be very grateful if you could comment on the suitability of these alternatives (if that is what they are) and whether either of them would provide a more comfortable ride than those fitted at present. There seems to be no reference to this in the handbook.
Asked on 23 November 2012 by Peter Northway
Answered by
Honest John
14-inch with 185/60/R14 tyres will be the most comfortable, 15-inch with 195/55/R15 tyres will be the next most comfortable, 16" with 205/45/R16 tyres will be the worst.
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