Spare tire size???
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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!
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!
Last edited by fightman80; 08-12-2009 at 04:52 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.
Last edited by Lumpy; 08-11-2009 at 06:42 AM.
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