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[2boxerdogs]

I was specifically answering Optis query

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And I was in agreement with you that most will take a full size replacement, not sure about the new models now though , daughter has just purchased a new Zafira Tourer no spare & haven't checked to see if one will fit in.

[STEMO]

Back to the OP. Got a new Michelin 205/55/17 95 XL fitted this afternoon, Christmas tree still lit up. Drove down the road and, as it checked all the driving aids, it switched them off one by one. Small chunk out of the lip of the alloy, hardly noticeable, but I did notice him with the grinding disc in his drill, taking anything sharp off. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Back to the OP. Got a new Michelin 205/55/17 95 XL fitted this afternoon, Christmas tree still lit up. Drove down the road and, as it checked all the driving aids, it switched them off one by one. Small chunk out of the lip of the alloy, hardly noticeable, but I did notice him with the grinding disc in his drill, taking anything sharp off. 

Won't this prove a sloppy fit on a 16 inch wheel.

[STEMO]

Back to the OP. Got a new Michelin 205/55/17 95 XL fitted this afternoon, Christmas tree still lit up. Drove down the road and, as it checked all the driving aids, it switched them off one by one. Small chunk out of the lip of the alloy, hardly noticeable, but I did notice him with the grinding disc in his drill, taking anything sharp off. 

Won't this prove a sloppy fit on a 16 inch wheel.

Suppose it would, yeah. But as it was fitted to a 17" wheel, I think it should be quite snug.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Back to the OP. Got a new Michelin 205/55/17 95 XL fitted this afternoon, Christmas tree still lit up. Drove down the road and, as it checked all the driving aids, it switched them off one by one. Small chunk out of the lip of the alloy, hardly noticeable, but I did notice him with the grinding disc in his drill, taking anything sharp off. 

Won't this prove a sloppy fit on a 16 inch wheel.

Suppose it would, yeah. But as it was fitted to a 17" wheel, I think it should be quite snug.

Well done.

You are a very clever fella.

[STEMO]

Back to the OP. Got a new Michelin 205/55/17 95 XL fitted this afternoon, Christmas tree still lit up. Drove down the road and, as it checked all the driving aids, it switched them off one by one. Small chunk out of the lip of the alloy, hardly noticeable, but I did notice him with the grinding disc in his drill, taking anything sharp off. 

Won't this prove a sloppy fit on a 16 inch wheel.

Suppose it would, yeah. But as it was fitted to a 17" wheel, I think it should be quite snug.

Well done.

You are a very clever fella.

I am, indeed, a fart smeller 

[2boxerdogs]

But Tilbo didn't you know that doing away with a proper spare wheel-or any spare wheel at all-is saving the planet and stopping us all dying a slow and painful death? Just think of all those nasty emissions that have been reduced by deleting the spare TPMS systems seem to me to be more hassle than they're worth Fords are very sensitive and constantly throwing up messages about low pressures for no reason!

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Ah I see, it is all for saving the planet I admit that I'm not really into that too much , age thing I expect. I just like common sense like you take something off a car that's not working like a wheel & then replace it with the same that is fit for purpose.Glad all the lights on the Renault sorted themselves out though.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

But Tilbo didn't you know that doing away with a proper spare wheel-or any spare wheel at all-is saving the planet and stopping us all dying a slow and painful death? Just think of all those nasty emissions that have been reduced by deleting the spare TPMS systems seem to me to be more hassle than they're worth Fords are very sensitive and constantly throwing up messages about low pressures for no reason!

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Ah I see, it is all for saving the planet I admit that I'm not really into that too much , age thing I expect. I just like common sense like you take something off a car that's not working like a wheel & then replace it with the same that is fit for purpose.Glad all the lights on the Renault sorted themselves out though.

It's lucky Steve understood the importance of fitting a 17 inch tyre to a 17 inch wheel. His good lady may be an erudite headmistress, but despite  her intellect the the significance of using a tyre and wheel of the same diameter may have escaped her.

It's a girl thing.