1997 Citroen ZX Tyre size

1997 CITROEN ZX
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NRMNS14
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Tires and Wheels problem
1997 Citroen ZX Manual

My tyre which was a 160 x 65 x 14 was flat with a slow puncture. My dad swapped it for a 170 x 65 x 14 tyre which was my spare one. He says this is fine because the 160/170 bit is just the width of the tyre. However my mum's boyfriend told me he shouldn't have put it on because my car will be lopsided.
Who is right?
I only plan to have this car a few more months before I buy a new one which is why I don't want to buy new tyres.
Jul 9, 2010 at 5:49 AM
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DAVE H
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this tyre is OK .. as long as the tyre is size 14 .. your dad is right on this occassion ..LOL
Jul 21, 2010 at 4:00 AM
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