Freelander 1 Spare tyre

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tyrefitter

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• Nov 26, 2016

• #1

Hi folks I managed to pick up a puncture today so on goes the spare it is the same make but has 3 mm less tread 9 mm as opposed to 12mm and is on the back is it safe to run like this in your opinion till I get it fixed tomorrow cheers Trev

 

GrumpyGel

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• Nov 26, 2016

• #2

Presumably would be safer on the front.

Edit : Safer that is to the transmission.

 

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tyrefitter

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• Nov 26, 2016

• #3

Thanks for that if I need to go anywhere I will swop round I may just pull it off drive and take the wheel in other car

 

Alibro

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• Nov 26, 2016

• #4

Unless your VCU needs replaced urgently it shouldn't cause any issues short term, most Freelanders out there have mismatched tyres.
I'm not saying that is OK and ultimately it will kill them but they still last a while before dying.