Cross polo tyre replacement

[marco79]

I just noticed a weird crack around the wall of my driver side tyre. It's almost as if it was damaged while driving with a flat wheel.

The tyre size is an odd one. It's 215/40R17 and to replace with the same tyre would cost R1900.

Should I consider getting 2 x 205/40R17 for the same price? This way I will put the rear tyres (approx. 70% thread) in front and the new narrower tyres at the back.

 

[Magandroid]

Don't know where in Cape Town you based but give these guys a call, been using them for years and prices very competitive.
L & Z Auto http://lzauto.co.za/
They will be able to advise you what is the best route to take.

 

[shooter69]

I just noticed a weird crack around the wall of my driver side tyre. It's almost as if it was damaged while driving with a flat wheel.

The tyre size is an odd one. It's 215/40R17 and to replace with the same tyre would cost R1900.

Should I consider getting 2 x 205/40R17 for the same price? This way I will put the rear tyres (approx. 70% thread) in front and the new narrower tyres at the back.

What if you keep it at 205 but increase the height to 60 or 55? 40 is a rather low profile for a "Cross".

https://www.errolstyres.co.za/tyre/achilles/2233/6629/2054517WACH


note. I already struggle to figure out what the use of a "Crossover" vehicle is. Now I hear they have low profile tyres? This confuses me even more.

 

[Neoprod]

Marco has a Polo.

/sorry, that's all I got.