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Old 08-11-2009, 06:37 AM
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Spare tire size???

Hey guys! ANY MORE OPINIONS??

I've recently bought larger diameter tires for my 98 4runner SR5 V6. I went from a 265/70/16 tire, to a 285/70/16 tire. I still have the 265 spare, and was wondering if I were to get a flat, would it be safe to run it until I get to a shop to fix my 285? I've been told by some, that it may mess up the diffs front and back, depending which end I put it on.

I've still got the smaller tires, that I plan on using as a winter set. So I don't really want to buy another spare tire and rim, for the summer.

Any info you guys can provide, would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Old 08-11-2009, 06:41 AM
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It's not good to run 2 different sized tires on the same axle. But if you have to you should be alright for a short distance as long as you do not have a locker or AWD or if you are in 4wd. For you to be alright you have to have open diffs and be in 2wd. I would not run too long like that though. This is just my opinion, I have never done it.

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