david1972

It's only just over 3% circumference difference actually, having had some time to look this afternoon. The only consequence seems to be the diameter will be slightly smaller so the overall gearing of the car will be lower - i.e. higher revs for a given speed and possibly higher fuel consumption and brisker acceleration at the expense of top speed. Lower profile tyres may also give a slightly harsher ride and the car will sit around 10mm lower. Have to say I'm not really that put off after all - I'd obviously go back to 55 profile winters when the time came to renew them, but they have about 5mm left on them so good for at least one, if not two winters yet......hmmmmm

Today I've massaged the car with my lambs wool mit and snow foam.....started freezing on me and turning to ice foam lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Jammy sod....we've had nowt [emoji35] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll take your place in the ring this year mate [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good man [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's normal for it to drop in winter. I'm down from 27 to 24 recently as the engine does use more fuel in the cold weather. Also you always get some variation as the journeys driven from one tank to the next are never the same. I wouldn't worry personally Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There's a set on the bay quite local to me at the minute which have winter rubber on, but the profile is 50 compared to the 55s on mine. Equates to over 4% diff in rolling circumf which is more than recommended which is a bit of a bugger. Would you let it stop you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh @rse [emoji20] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17x7J offset 48 [emoji106] Not sure if that limits or increases my options, for example with regards to wheels from other scoobs [emoji54] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha they had similar at the hotel we went to for our family Xmas night out sit down meal and band type do [emoji14] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Good chance at the weekend for you mate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The penny has just dropped - I'll have a look at my spare alloy in the boot at the weekend - it should have all the info I need stamped on the inside of the rim if what I've read is true. Will post up the answer here for future reference for all in a day or two :)

Lol stants I'm a 55 plate 2005 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can someone please confirm for me once and for all what the standard offset is for OEM 17" wheels on my outback? I've seen some sites quote 55 and others 48 and my owners manual doesn't tell me grrr. I've also seen wheels advertised that look to be the same as mine stating they are 48 [emoji54] Thanks for any help and if you can quote your source of info that would be great. Mr B - your normally very knowledgable in these areas? [emoji6] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the weather forecast for the next 10 days verifies, then most of us should get a chance to have a play in the snow [emoji300]️[emoji300]️[emoji300]️ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This ones on my wish list too Tom; it's the one I'll be getting and price seems to be coming down gradually recently too [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just come back in from walking the dogs looking like a snowman....it's lashing down here [emoji54] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ordered myself a Meguairs lambswool mit and a grit guard for my bucket this morning :) Did I mention the mrs has now gone and pranged our new lease car too earlier this week

A dusting only here, but the wife reports a bit more in Durham itself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A chance you'll catch some snow mate [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I often think about that...I'm yet to hear mine properly from outside the car to this day [emoji54] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's true, I do want 17s really. Someone got a decent deal though Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Missed out on these today through indecision [emoji54] http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141530268039 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What was the tribeca like to own and drive?....sat in one once and loved the interior Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Welcome Brom....I bought a 3.0 as you'll see and love it to bits [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk