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**Jj0063** · 7:th-Oct-2015, 14:02:29

Hi guys

I've got my 19" wheels fitted to my car now but need some new tyres ASAP.

They currently have 255/35/19 fitted but everywhere I've looked online says that they should have 235/35/19 on them.

Anyone able to confirm what tyres I should have?

Cheers
Jordan

**Jj0063** · 7:th-Oct-2015, 18:38:02

Anyone? Need to order some!

***Rusty2009*** · 7:th-Oct-2015, 18:58:54

Have a look here mate http://www.vxoc.org.uk/forum/Thread-Wheels-and-tyres all tyre sizes are listed.

**Jj0063** · 7:th-Oct-2015, 19:04:39

Yeah I've seen that which says they should be 235/35/19 but I currently have 255/35/19 just wondered if it was a problem to keep the 255's when I order them

***Rusty2009*** · 7:th-Oct-2015, 19:19:27

Well if you've had no problem with the different size then the choice is upto you.

But you would to inform your insurance company as its classed as a mod.

The tyre change size was done most likely to save a few quid.

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**tucpal**

it must have done as you need 235 40 19 on the five door
are they genuine alloys

**Jj0063**

(7:th-Oct-2015, 19:19:27)Rusty2009 Wrote: But you would to inform your insurance company as its classed as a mod.

You don't need to inform insurance about changing tyre size. The fact I've changed wheels yes, but not tyre size.

I work for a specialist insurer Wink

(7:th-Oct-2015, 19:53:44)tucpal Wrote: it must have done as you need 235 40 19 on the five door
are they genuine alloys

Yeah they're genuine, they don't rub so doesn't really matter I guess, il get 235/35/19 or 40 profile depends which is cheaper then.

***Rusty2009*** · 8:th-Oct-2015, 07:06:50

(7:th-Oct-2015, 21:17:18)Jj0063 Wrote:
(7:th-Oct-2015, 19:19:27)Rusty2009 Wrote: But you would to inform your insurance company as its classed as a mod.

You don't need to inform insurance about changing tyre size. The fact I've changed wheels yes, but not tyre size.

I work for a specialist insurer

So what your saying is every broker etc I've spoken to has misinformed me? I totally see there point of view that changing a tyre size is a mod.

**Jj0063** · 8:th-Oct-2015, 15:12:48

(8:th-Oct-2015, 07:06:50)Rusty2009 Wrote:
(7:th-Oct-2015, 21:17:18)Jj0063 Wrote:
(7:th-Oct-2015, 19:19:27)Rusty2009 Wrote: But you would to inform your insurance company as its classed as a mod.

You don't need to inform insurance about changing tyre size. The fact I've changed wheels yes, but not tyre size.

I work for a specialist insurer
So what your saying is every broker etc I've spoken to has misinformed me? I totally see there point of view that changing a tyre size is a mod.

In essence, yes.

If you decide to fit a different profile tyre to your car, you do not need to declare it as a modification.

If you are using a 'specialist' broker who says changing the size of a tyre profile is deemed a modification.. you're not using a very specialist insurer.

**dutton84** · 8:th-Oct-2015, 17:37:37

If you mention it 1st are they likely to say 'yes that will cost more sir' just to get more money out of you?

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**Jj0063** · 8:th-Oct-2015, 18:06:22

(8:th-Oct-2015, 17:37:37)dutton84 Wrote: If you mention it 1st are they likely to say 'yes that will cost more sir' just to get more money out of you?

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Some may well do. The one I work for (I actually leave tomorrow!) doesn't and hasn't done ever. I've worked there years.

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