Tony Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Didn't they say this last year....And the year before that> http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/national/uk-weather-polar-vortex-big-winter-freeze-coming-as-14c-temperatures-predicted/ar-AAjY9ok?li=BBoPWjQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Well as I'll be in Canada I will have the winters on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 You get around a bit don't you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I need to fit mine on the Accord in the next couple of weeks. I'm not sure what to do with the Lexus. We live on a steep hill and the missus drives around locally, which is hilly. I know there is less control with a hybrid on snow/ice and the traction control can't be turned off neither. I've been searching for a set of rims on ebay (same as what the car has) but they rarely come up for sale and the couple of sets that are on there are expensive. I think Prius and some other Toyota wheels do fit but I don't think they'll look right, plus it means telling the insurance as they'll be smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 You get around a bit don't you..... http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=16380&p=170049 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ah yes i remember now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Its totally different over there , I spent a year in Labrador doing stuff like this , winter tyres are essential I'm toying with the idea of putting some winter wheels and tyres on the Prius , wife wants to hold off but by the time we need them it will be too late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Supply if it does snow will be non-existent plus if you do find some the price will be top dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Yes when you decide to get them it'll be too late. I did miss a couple of sets on ebay last month as they were too far to collect and they went for £150, which was cheap. These are on there but collection only from Manchester - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-CT200h-17-Set-of-Alloy-Wheels-/162262006393 Or the facelift style, which are in Bristol, so abit easier to get to - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lexus-Toyota-CT200H-Genuine-Alloy-Wheels-/201704532397 The trouble is 215/45/17 tyres are also expensive when compared to the Accord's size of 225/45/17 and even cheaper in a 205/55/16 if I got Prius wheels. I'm not sure they'll suit the car though - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Prius-Alloys-Wheel-Set-16-Inch-1-5-Hybrid-2004-2008-Alloy-Wheels-Set-/331762577240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 yeah i agree but there is no arguing with a woman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Its totally different over there , I spent a year in Labrador doing stuff like this , winter tyres are essential This is the part I'm really not looking forward to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Rich what is the offset on the wheels? Only I'm selling mine off the Focus 16" x 6.5J wheels offset 108 and tyres Continental 205/55R16 91H TS850 winter Contact. With wheel nuts, lockers, trims and covers. If this means anything: ET - 50, NH-5X, PCD - 108, CB - 63.4 Edited November 7, 2016 by Rich Removed price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Its totally different over there , I spent a year in Labrador doing stuff like this , winter tyres are essential This is the part I'm really not looking forward to! Its really easy , everyone simply drives appropriately, it takes a bit of getting used to for us Brits , I sailed straight through a few junctions when I first arrived You drive so sedately you'll get a nose bleed when you get back on uk motorways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Will def take a bit of adjusting! Going to play it super safe though, def getting snow tyres and planning to get a 4WD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Rich what is the offset on the wheels? Only I'm selling mine off the Focus 16" x 6.5J wheels offset 108 and tyres Continental 205/55R16 91H TS850 winter Contact. With wheel nuts, lockers, trims and covers. If this means anything: ET - 50, NH-5X, PCD - 108, CB - 63.4 Ford wheels won't fit, the PCD is 108, on the Lexus it's 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ah PCD is different to offset didn't realise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Yes PCD is the distance between the bolt holes. I don't mind paying £200-£250 for a set of rims but when the tyres are over £100 each plus fitting you're looking at £700! Anyone know if the Admiral (Diamond) group charge extra for changing the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Anyone know if the Admiral (Diamond) group charge extra for changing the wheels? Didn't charge me any extra when I swapped the wheels on my IS200 to 18". Worth mentioning it's for the winter, there might not be any change for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I've emailed them and said just that so hopefully they won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Some company's rent wheels and tyres out for the winter... You sort of hire them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm about to put the 20s back on! Don't drive it that much now so the winters that have been on since last year can come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just picked up a set of genuine Lexus CT rims for £72 Bit of kerbing around the edge but they'll do for winter wheels. I need to get some tyres now. Tony what brands are BB most competitive on for prices, especially in a 215/45/17, which doesn't seem a common size. I'm considering Nokian or Dunlop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 You don't have to stick to the same size, if you see what else is available in maybe 50 or 225 and check the speedo isn't goinfg to be out by more than about 1 to 1.5% you could save a pound or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Bext confirm with your insurers before changing tyre sizes and specifications from the manufacturers fitted tyres though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 I won't be changing the tyre size, can't be arsed with having to tell the insurers. It's just annoying that the choice is limited compared to other sizes. I did fancy trying the Uniroyal winter tyres but they're not available in that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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