Dunk1302

New Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #1

Evening all..... I'm thinking about changing the 7.50x16 Michelin XLZ's on my ex-MOD D90 for some 235/85x16's with an AT pattern that'll be a bit better behaved on tarmac.

The question is, do I need to buy 5 new tyres or can I get away with 4, and use the existing 7.50x16 on the bonnet as a "get you home" spare?

All tyres would be radials, so no problems with mixing on an axle, but are there any other legal (or practical) loopholes I should consider??

Cheers

Dunk

 

Mark L

Well-Known Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #2

No different to these space saver 50mph jobbies you see in most cars these days, in my opinion.

 

Dr_evil

Banned

• Jul 14, 2012

• #3

Buy a part worn same pattern tyre off ebay ?

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #4

Al radial then its ok.

 

martin1512

Well-Known Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #5

The 7.50x16 is almost the same diameter as the 235/85x16, so it won't be a problem for short distances.

 

Dunk1302

New Member

• Jul 14, 2012

• #6

Thanks chaps - that'll save me an extra ~£120