[mm93fm]

The Sorento XSE has 255/55 R18 tyres, whereas the Sorento XS has 245/70 R16 tyres.

Is this difference of much importance practically? I have placed on order for the XS and am wondering whether to order the 18" tyres. However, I don't plan to ever go off-road with it.

Many thanks for any advice.

 

[Murphwiz]

The 18" wheels will make speedo run 1.6% fast, so at indicated 60mph you are doing 59.1mph.

Plus, IMHO (and I've driven a LOT of sorentos) the 18" tyred ones ride much nicer than 16" shod cars... the tyres are softer which helps.

 

[mm93fm]

OK, thanks for the advice.

Does it make any difference to the fuel economy (apart from the 1.6% difference in mileage)?

Is it possible to get the 18" tyres fitted on the XS and rougly how much £ are we talking about?