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by benchmark
Fri Sep 09, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Change from 19" to 17" wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 7823

Re: Change from 19" to 17" wheels

A lot of insurance companies see it as a modification as it was not delivered with that size wheel, i had this problem so it's best to check with them first. But as I haven't had it from new how do I know what it was delivered with? for all I know it was delivered with 17" and it's been change...
by benchmark
Fri Sep 09, 2016 6:45 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Change from 19" to 17" wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 7823

Re: Change from 19" to 17" wheels

I go down to 16" wheels in the winter and the ride is a little bit better. The first thing you need to do is see if your insurance company will allow you to do it. If I'd bought the car new I could have had it come with 17" wheels at no extra cost, so given that you can get the car suppli...
by benchmark
Fri Sep 09, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Change from 19" to 17" wheels
Replies: 14
Views: 7823

Change from 19" to 17" wheels

I'm considering changing from 19" to 17" wheels. I accept that the QQ AWD is not intended for real off road use but, The road to the mother-in-laws farm is somewhat rough and I worry about possibly damaging the rims so 17's would possibly be more appropriate. I know the ride may not be qui...
by benchmark
Mon Sep 05, 2016 7:35 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Spare wheel kit and tools
Replies: 8
Views: 3020

Re: Spare wheel kit and tools

Gel wrote:You could both do with beefing up your signatures to include model owned/ location etc...
Mine does quote model owned, location a secret :lol:
by benchmark
Mon Sep 05, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: Chassis, Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Spare wheel kit and tools
Replies: 8
Views: 3020

Re: Spare wheel kit and tools

And the wheel size is? And your location for anyone considering collecting?
by benchmark
Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Finally brought Nissan
Replies: 6
Views: 2956

Re: Finally brought Nissan

Gel wrote:What model????; this is a Qashqai forum incidentally.
Could it be an advert for his software company I wonder :?:
by benchmark
Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: My first car in 30 years.
Replies: 1
Views: 1293

My first car in 30 years.

I last had my own car some 30 years ago (mk2 ford escort) and now after various works vehicles I have my own car again :D

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