Hi All.

If I change from a summer tyre to a winter tyres.

From 225/55/17 To 225/60/17. Do you think it will be ok to do so?

Cheers.

Jock.

On 12/4/2025 at 12:40 PM, Jock Tamson said:

Hi All.

If I change from a summer tyre to a winter tyres.

From 225/55/17 To 225/60/17. Do you think it will be ok to do so?

Cheers.

Jock.

Have a quick look at the tyre pressure sticker on the car where it will also list a range of tyre sizes for you vehicle.  If 225/60/17 is listed, it'll be ok.

If it's not then there may be issues with clearance with suspension etc. and speedo readings (due to the difference circumferences).  Also, if it's not a manufacture recommended size, then you might be considered as having modified the vehicle and this could be an insurance issue too (and some of us know what complete bar stewards insurance companies can be and will look to wriggle out of liabilities if there's an option). 

Hi.

If you have any issues with insurance for winter tyres then please feel free to drop me a line.

Regards,

Dan.

I used to do the swap annually on my Outback, but now I use Michelin Cross Climate, fully legal in the Swiss Alps all the year round.