Spare wheels and different size tyres etc

[olance]

Hi. Am going for some nice new wheels for my van. Am confused about the spare wheel issue if there are different size tyres on front and back. How does everyone else deal with it.

Ta!

 

[Moseley]

Hi. Am going for some nice new wheels for my van. Am confused about the spare wheel issue if there are different size tyres on front and back. How does everyone else deal with it.

Ta!

Arguably better to match your rear tyre than your front, as a wheel swap won't put strain on the diff. Otherwise, do away with your spare and just carry a can of tyre slime!


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[Clem]

Hi. Am going for some nice new wheels for my van. Am confused about the spare wheel issue if there are different size tyres on front and back. How does everyone else deal with it.

Ta!

Arguably better to match your rear tyre than your front, as a wheel swap won't put strain on the diff. Otherwise, do away with your spare and just carry a can of tyre slime!


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Trouble is with this is on lowered vans the rear wheel often wont fit. I have a 'compromise' tyre as spare, it was one that rubbed a bit on the front so was no good but would do in an emergancy. I treat it like a 'space saver' option.

 

[Karmann70]

Tyre slime won`t help if you get a blowout . I`ve got a front spare & a rear spare .

 

[Webbaldo]

Can of tyreweld and AA card with 'relay' for blowouts

Unless your abroad or the middle of Scotland your never more than 20mile from a tyre fitter and AA relay can get you there

Every modern car is the same now

 

[olance]

Ha. One problem is I’m off to France for a few weeks. Have European road cover so should be ok. Thanks for the advice