Tyres!

[hardmonkeys]

This might seen an odd question, but I'm in need of some help..

My Golf Cabrio has. 245/50/16 on the fronts and rears...now the rears are pretty much shot, can I put 235/60/16s as replacements? Only reason I ask, is a friend of mine has 2 brand new ones in his shed, and wants rid.

[Seanl]

No.  It'll be all over the place as the rear will have a larger rolling radius.  You can get away with about up to 5%, but that'll give you 16.66% difference. 

[hardmonkeys]

Ahh, ok thanks pal..worth an ask lol

[hardmonkeys]

Hello again, I'm now thinking of buying another 2tyres, same size,  I'm assuming will these tyres will fit on the rim...sounds a silly question, but I want to be sure before I buy

Thanks

[Seanl]

Not advisable.  Again, due to the difference in rolling radius from standard size, it'll throw your speedo out quite a lot.

[hardmonkeys]

Fair enough, thanks mate

[dubber36]

Not advisable.  Again, due to the difference in rolling radius from standard size, it'll throw your speedo out quite a lot.

How will different size rear tyres effect the speedo? Still not advisable, but not for that reason.

[Seanl]

Haha, I didn't see that bit!     

[lewis1641]

have you got those sizes right? 245/50/16 is a huge tyre for a 3.5 cab

[hardmonkeys]

Sorry my mistake. It's 205/45/16 lol