Winter tyres 2005 T3 X saloon

[Masueuk]

Hi

I have the following tyres from previous cars in very good condition, two of each size.  Would these work with my car ?  Ideally I would put the wider ones on rear I think. 

-- Continental Winter Contact TS 850 215/55 R16 97H XL, 3PMSF

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 205/55 R16 94V XL, 3PMSF 

 

[Masueuk]

Any comments ?

[Notoyboy]

You don't tell us is what size tyres are on the car.  Are the 2 sizes you mention an approved size for your vehicle?

The difference in diameter of the 2 sizes you quote is 1.7% according to one tyre website, which also suggests not exceeding 2.5%.  Of course, mix and match size wise might not make your insurance company happy?

Another possible issue is whether the ABS would be happy, with the front and rear wheels turning at slightly different speeds.  I'm not sure what tolerance the ABS will accept - maybe a matter of try it and see

Hopefully another Avensis owner will be along soon with their tuppence worth/comment

[Masueuk]

 Continental Winter Contact TS 850 215/55 R16 97H XL, 3PMSF

Continental Winter Contact TS 850 205/55 R16 94V XL, 3PMSF