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Advice needed on + and - of going from 17" to 16" wheels

stonyb1
in Skoda Yeti

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Quite right Expatman - it's become an OTT issue  - one of those things that's just got stuck in my mind  - and totally out of proportion.

After a couple of months I know I will forget all about it. 

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1 hour ago, stonyb1 said:

Quite right Expatman - it's become an OTT issue  - one of those things that's just got stuck in my mind  - and totally out of proportion.

After a couple of months I know I will forget all about it. 

You'll forget about it within the first five miles of comfortable ride - and your wallet will be more comfortable because 16" tyres are cheaper than 17" and last longer!

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22 minutes ago, Expatman said:

- and your wallet will be more comfortable because 16" tyres are cheaper than 17" and last longer!

 

that's providing my wallet forgets about buying the new rims of course !

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