Hello everyone. I own a Fiat Panda Climbing 4x4 2011 model with 185/65 R14 tyres. I am using it almost exclusively for commuting with very little,if any, off- roading. I am about to change tyres so I would like to ask if I am going to be OK with 165/70 R14 tyres. I would like to reduce fuel consumption.
General Panda 4x4 2011 Climbing,tyre, from 185/65 R14 to 165/70 R14.
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General Panda 4x4 2011 Climbing,tyre, from 185/65 R14 to 165/70 R14.
In the UK I would say no, due to stiffer regulation etc. and Insurance companies looking at ways to avoid paying out.
However a few points to watch would difference in handling, cornering etc. depending on weather conditions, the difference in rolling circumference will effect your speedo readings so check using a Sat Nav/GPS for actual speed especially for speed cameras.
Another point you may not see the reduced fuel consumption accurately as distance recorded will be different to distance covered.
If there is a large difference in gearing it puts more strain on the clutch when doing hill starts, almost as though you were pulling away in second gear instead of first.
Then as long as it was fitted to the same rim, all's good. Pick a tyre model with low rolling resistance and keep them properly inflated at all times and you're doing everything you can for economy - apart from the driver him/herself, which is of course by far the major contributor!
Absolutely fine, anything OEM fitment will not effect your insurance either
I doubt there will be any MPG increase I don't see any difference between 155 and 165
I can't comment on the 185 but seem unlikely
There is a small difference on eco tyres but only if you change all 4 and only if the car spends the majority of its time under 30MPH at around 50mph there's no difference
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I doubt there will be any MPG increase I don't see any difference between 155 and 165
I can't comment on the 185 but seem unlikely
There is a small difference on eco tyres but only if you change all 4 and only if the car spends the majority of its time under 30MPH at around 50mph there's no difference
Make sure your tires have the right loadindex.
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My Mutijet has the 195/50 R15 (steel) wheels and tyres I had on the 100HP. The ride and handling is actually better that the 155 R13 used on the 1.2. They are declared on my insurance. I doubt there's any significant effect on fuel consumption.
This is a useful resource https://sizemywheels.com/tire-size/fiat/panda/
This is a useful resource https://sizemywheels.com/tire-size/fiat/panda/
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As others have said its in the handbook as option so fine. DRIVING i can only compare 319 cars. 185 does not seem to make any difference to econonmy. We have 1 car on these and two on narrower tyres. Cornering is notably better on the wider tyres though. All seasons and winter tyres use more fuel. Oķ winters its less 5 or6 mpg and on all seasons 2 to 5 mpg. I hope this helps. I agree look at tyre tests carefully for grip vs economy and noise and make your pick. High milage drivers do best on the top brands as they last longer. If you are a lower miles driver look more at mid range brands for best vfm.
