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Mismatched tyres

  • 11-10-2012 3:26pm
    #1
    PaulyTheRed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭


    Hey guys quick question. I've had a spot of bother with my tyres over the last week or so and the end result is that I need 2 new ones. And seen as how they are set of Acceleras, I've decided to change all four. Until I get paid I've stuck on 2 spares that I had in the garage.
    Now for the question bit. Three of them are 205/55 16's and one is a 225/50 16. Will this cause a major issue when driving? It wont be doing much km's in the until I can get the new set.


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  • #2
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    What car you got? Won't affect your driving (at low speeds) to much but it'll knacker your diff over time.

    Edit: Is it FWD or RWD or 4WD. If it were me I'd try source a part worn in the correct size. Depends on what you mean by not much km's though.


  • #3
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    How much it effects the driving will depend as much on the tyre brands and remaining thread as much as the size but if its only for a short time then it will be safer then driving on bald tyres.

    It will only effect your diff if the odd tyres are on the driven axle and you have a limited slip differential.


  • #4
    PaulyTheRed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭PaulyTheRed


    Its a CLK230, rear wheel drive. I'd say I'll only be putting about 80Km on it till I can get the new rubber.


  • #5
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    PaulyTheRed wrote: »
    Its a CLK230, rear wheel drive. I'd say I'll only be putting about 80Km on it till I can get the new rubber.

    Stick the narrow one on the front. It will have the same profile as the others anyway.


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