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    Falcon tyre advice

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    I DRIVE a standard EF Falcon and need to replace the tyres, but I'm getting conflicting advice from various tyre dealers. Some recommend sticking with the standard size, 205/65x15, others say I should upgrade to a larger tyre, such as a 215/60x15 or even larger. What would you recommend? I'd also like to know if silica tyres offer any advantage?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    9 March 2006
    Graham Smith

    THE size issue really comes down to your budget. Tyre dealers generally try to convince you to fit wider tyres, because they will increase the footprint of the tyre on the road and that will improve the braking and handling of your car. The downside is that wider tyres will cost more, and that is more dollars in the dealer's pocket. It is a good idea to fit wider tyres, but but only if you can afford them. It's worth looking around at various tyres, as some modern 205 tyres are actually wider then the older ones fitted to your car and you get some of the benefit of the wider tyre while fitting the original size. Tyre makers have been adding silica to the mix for some time now, it reduces the tyres' rolling resistance, which reduces fuel consumption. The question you need to ask is how much silica is added to the tyres. Some tyre makers use only a modest amount, others more. It is best to stick with a recognised brand and you should get the benefits.

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