tyre advice

May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do i
need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

"martin" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15,
> the running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes
> "interchangable" or do i need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

AFAICT, the equivalent to 265/70 R15 is 31x10.5 R15, so your spare is too
big. I've got 265/70 R15, which is the manufacturer's original size, all
round on my Mk 2 - but some makes (e.g. BFG) don't do those and only do the
31x10.5 R15 size.

For more info, try the Pajero Owners Club (http://www.pocuk.com/) - one
thread on the subject is at:
http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36021

HTH,

--
Geoff Lane
Cornwall, UK

Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the tyres
on the four road wheels.
Andy Sargeant www.ajstyres.co.uk
"martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
> running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do
i
> need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed
>
>

Andy Sargeant ([email protected]) gurgled happily, sounding much like
they were saying :

> Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the
> tyres on the four road wheels.

Better tell that to all those manufacturers who provide new cars with 15"
steel spares for 17" alloys, or space saver spares...

Yes, my Ford Explorer has a different size spare from the main wheels.

The usual advice is to drive carefully and get the puncture repaired as soon
as possible.

Trefor


"Adrian" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Andy Sargeant ([email protected]) gurgled happily, sounding much like
> they were saying :
>
>> Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the
>> tyres on the four road wheels.
>
> Better tell that to all those manufacturers who provide new cars with 15"
> steel spares for 17" alloys, or space saver spares...

Go to http://www.pocuk.com/ join the online uk club
you will find all the answers for pajero owners

regards
mulaz


"martin" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
> running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do
> i need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed
>