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jim_lewis1
Joined: 05 Mar 2016 Posts: 122 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 16:16 Post subject: New tyres, non matching spare advice |
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Hi all,
I had new tyres fitted today, and only then realised the spare was brand new. I could probably have got a few more miles out of the set, but have now had four new tyres on the wheels.
Due to apparent lack of matching size tyres on the market, instead of 225/80, I got 235/75’s.
As the spare is literally unused I planned to keep it as a spare.
However, there is obviously the issue of slight size difference.
If fitted to the front only, in the event of a flat (and if a rear puncture, swapping front to rear first) is this an okay option?
Given that most cars have tiny space saver wheels I would have thought for a short term use until fixed this should be okay.
Or am I not thinking of something?
(I would not fit the different size to the rear to avoid winding up the rear diff. I rarely drive in four wheel drive, and would not with the spare fitted) |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 22:30 Post subject: |
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No problem.
Either Front or Rear axle, small difference in tyre size/diameter will not affect performance, regards "Wind-Up"
IF, you have to use 4WD, simply use it for emergency use only, then De-select 4WD.
You did not say if you have LSD or not - I am assuming you have Non LSD axles.
HTH
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 23:29 Post subject: |
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As Deker says, the difference in rolling radius for those sizes would be very small, no effect on your differential, and wouldn't even bring on your ABS light. (There's probably less difference than between two identical tyres with 10,000 miles difference in wear or 3PSI pressure!) _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jim_lewis1
Joined: 05 Mar 2016 Posts: 122 Location: Cardiff
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 10:36 Post subject: |
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Thank you. I subsequently found a tyre size comparison tool online and there is less than 1% in most dimensions, (except width at 4%) between the two sizes. Other than tread difference that's pretty close.
I have now read of cars such as Subaru's being much more susceptible to such issues, but they are permanent AWD. I would feel pretty silly to burn out a diff. through sheer ignorance!
My van is stock 2006 Super Exceed Active Field. |
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