my brother has a 1994 citreon xantia. the tyres on now are14". someone gave him two real good ones on rims, but they are 15". can he put these on the back or something. thanks.
2007-06-26 10:11:05 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
legally you can fit odd wheels as long as they are the same size on each axle, ie both rears or both fronts must be the same,
although this does upset the suspension geometry and handling ,the brake bias valve and will mean you need two different spare wheels.
so for safetys sake for the price of 2 14" tyres best to purchase the correct tyres .probably what 175/65/14 or similar , budgets should be available new from around £20 each or part worns from about £5 fitted!
2007-06-26 10:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the rims fit the bolt pattern and the profiles are similar- yes, on the rear,
(never mess with front suspension).
I did it on an old Volvo.
The rear suspension clearances may be slightly decreased and braking balance front/rear will change a bit.
There will be a small change in handling, probably not too much, but you would be wise to 'feel it out" before going on the road in traffic with it.
2007-06-26 10:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All should be either 14 or 15 not both, unless the car was manufactured to use 2 different size rim sizes it's not recommended
2007-06-26 10:15:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not on the back, but in the back! The boot is the only safe place. Apart from looking odd and attracting the law if you put them on the wheels that drive the speedo then your readings would be way out.
2007-06-26 10:19:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You CAN do it, but it's not a good idea. You would have to make sure that the outer tire diameter is the same, and if you do that, one set will be lower profile than the other and will have different handling characteristics. the car might do things that you didn't expect if say, you have to change lanes quickly.
2007-06-26 10:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a manufacturer of 4x4 allows larger wheels at the back for dirt roads, in your case it should be avoided as illegal in most countries.
2007-06-26 10:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goodness me NO...
It's a bit like mixing your drinks... not advisable.....
2007-06-26 10:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by jonti 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no way! It's opening a can of angry worms if you do.
It's Illegal and dangerous.
2007-06-26 10:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by dadseimaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
affraid not, you must fit what the manufacturer recomends..
2007-06-26 10:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not safe.
2007-06-26 10:14:39 · answer #10 · answered by M1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋