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Correct tyre profile Mk3 MX5 Advice required

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caskin

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Have a bit of a headache due to lack of tyre knowledge.Present vehicle has 17" wheels fitted.Just concerned regarding correct profile, whilst ordering new tyres supplier questioned profile?Present fitted tyres are 205/45ZR17 supplier stating should be 205/50R17??? advice please
 
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Hi: caskin... Hope you got properly retired. Changing to a "50" profile tire using 17" wheels could result in some tire scrubbing during, for example hard cornering. My 2020 RF GT came with the standard 205/45/17 Potenza's. :eek: Alf
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