We're looking to put a set of winter tyres on a new set of wheels on the 20i M Sport. Gail does mainly country road driving so runflats are essential - don't want to get a puncture in the dark on a country lane miles from anywhere). We were looking to use 18" wheels rather than the 19"s that are on, but it is proving very difficult to source 255/35 tyres (working from memory here) for the rear that aren't ludicrously expensive. If we choose 17" wheels the tyres go to 225/45/17 front and rear.
This size is fitted to the standard 20i but not offered as an option on the MSport version.
Anyone know if :-
1. The 225/45/17 on 8Jx17" will fit on the M Sport (are the brake calipers different or some other size constraint)?
2. As they are not a standard size on this model will we have problems with the insurance?
This size is fitted to the standard 20i but not offered as an option on the MSport version.
Anyone know if :-
1. The 225/45/17 on 8Jx17" will fit on the M Sport (are the brake calipers different or some other size constraint)?
2. As they are not a standard size on this model will we have problems with the insurance?