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smb09_1999 · 3rd February 2008, 23:12

My tyres have now done over 17000 miles and I'm think that all 4 are gonna need replacing pretty soon (std 16" ES alloys).

I'm guessing this is going to cost around £400, but I notice that Halfords do deals where you can buy 17" alloys with tyres (not sure whcih type though) for around the same price. Of course this woul allow me to sell the 16"ers I currently have and possibly get a bit of cash back.

Do people think this is a wise idea - and if I do go up to 17s, will I need to get the speedo re-calibrated at the stealers?

PS - not sure on new style of alloys, depends what they have on special offer in the shop! Oh, and I'm guessing I'll need 205/55 R17s??

cylon2007 · 3rd February 2008, 23:39

I would take a very careful look at the tyres that are supplied with the Halfords deals as they are going to be very budget at that price.

smb09_1999 · 3rd February 2008, 23:40

I did look at them the other day and I really cant remember what make they were. I'll pop in tomorrow and have a look again!

pjr · 4th February 2008, 08:33

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Originally Posted by smb09_1999

My tyres have now done over 17000 miles and I'm think that all 4 are gonna need replacing pretty soon (std 16" ES alloys).

I'm guessing this is going to cost around £400, but I notice that Halfords do deals where you can buy 17" alloys with tyres (not sure whcih type though) for around the same price. Of course this woul allow me to sell the 16"ers I currently have and possibly get a bit of cash back.

Do people think this is a wise idea - and if I do go up to 17s, will I need to get the speedo re-calibrated at the stealers?

PS - not sure on new style of alloys, depends what they have on special offer in the shop! Oh, and I'm guessing I'll need 205/55 R17s??

The standard 17s all have 225/45 R17 tyres, and I'm pretty certain the speedo wouldn't need altered if you got tyres this size.

You'd also need to make sure the offset of your new wheels was correct.

smb09_1999 · 4th February 2008, 09:07

Thanks for the help guys, I'll have a go at that offset calculator thingy when I get a minute.

welly · 4th February 2008, 09:10

Have you has a look in the for sale section of this site? Normally some good deals to be had.

smb09_1999 · 4th February 2008, 09:51

Yeah that was the first place I looked! And if I do go for bigger wheels, thats where my current ones will be going.

Just thought, I'll need to replace the spacesaver as well!

Dalboy · 4th February 2008, 10:01

No need to change spacesaver

smb09_1999 · 4th February 2008, 10:02

Wahey! Even better, cheers!

FWH · 4th February 2008, 20:08

Good quality tyres are always worth spending money on.
Have a close look at what you are getting at Halfords.

More wheel and tyre info in the Wiki:
Tyres and Wheels - Civinfo Wiki

smb09_1999 · 4th February 2008, 22:19

Yep, there'll be nothing budget about the wheels that go on the Civic. Halfords charge £60 extar to put premium tyres on, opposed to the standard ones that are alrady on (thats for four tyres and not each).

They didn't have too much choice for what I was looking for, so I'm gonna try a few more local dealers before deciding what to do.

Vidal Buffoon · 4th February 2008, 22:34

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Originally Posted by smb09_1999

Yep, there'll be nothing budget about the wheels that go on the Civic. Halfords charge £60 extar to put premium tyres on, opposed to the standard ones that are alrady on (thats for four tyres and not each).

They didn't have too much choice for what I was looking for, so I'm gonna try a few more local dealers before deciding what to do.

This may seem like an odd one but Turriff Tyres - A full range of performance alloys, tyres and exhausts. do great deals they in the far north of Scotland but will ship down. If not them then Pitstop at the MetroCentre are OK on price. Better than Helfrauds anyway.

smb09_1999 · 4th February 2008, 22:42

Nice one, cheers VB, I'll have a butchers at that one. Am gonna try Foxhunters at Whitley Bay as well!

cho · 4th February 2008, 23:47

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Originally Posted by smb09_1999

Nice one, cheers VB, I'll have a butchers at that one. Am gonna try Foxhunters at Whitley Bay as well!

Can't go wrong with foxhunters, been using them for years and they're never beaten for price

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Replace tyres or new alloys My tyres have now done over 17000 miles and I'm think that all 4 are gonna need replacing pretty soon (std 16" ES alloys). I'm guessing this is going to cost around £400, but I notice that Halfords do deals where you can buy 17" alloys with tyres (not sure whcih type though) for around the same price. Of course this woul allow me to sell the 16"ers I currently have and possibly get a bit of cash back. Do people think this is a wise idea - and if I do go up to 17s, will I need to get the speedo re-calibrated at the stealers? PS - not sure on new style of alloys, depends what they have on special offer in the shop! Oh, and I'm guessing I'll need 205/55 R17s??

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 515 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would take a very careful look at the tyres that are supplied with the Halfords deals as they are going to be very budget at that price.

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I did look at them the other day and I really cant remember what make they were. I'll pop in tomorrow and have a look again!

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the help guys, I'll have a go at that offset calculator thingy when I get a minute.

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welly Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: Mossley, Lancs. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Have you has a look in the for sale section of this site? Normally some good deals to be had.

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yeah that was the first place I looked! And if I do go for bigger wheels, thats where my current ones will be going. Just thought, I'll need to replace the spacesaver as well!

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Dalboy Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st January 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 368 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	No need to change spacesaver

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Wahey! Even better, cheers!

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,926 Thanks: 14 Thanked 66 Times in 61 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good quality tyres are always worth spending money on. Have a close look at what you are getting at Halfords. More wheel and tyre info in the Wiki: Tyres and Wheels - Civinfo Wiki

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yep, there'll be nothing budget about the wheels that go on the Civic. Halfords charge £60 extar to put premium tyres on, opposed to the standard ones that are alrady on (thats for four tyres and not each). They didn't have too much choice for what I was looking for, so I'm gonna try a few more local dealers before deciding what to do.

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smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Nice one, cheers VB, I'll have a butchers at that one. Am gonna try Foxhunters at Whitley Bay as well!