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Want to fit higher profile wheels and tyres for comfort and less pot hole damage - how does this sound?
Had two tyres destroyed by potholes (no compensation from council) and I would like to change to higher profile tyres. What sizes could I fit?
Asked on 24 March 2013 by bob101
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The smallest wheels you can go down to will be 16" with 205/55. R16 tyres.
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