Tyre question.

jacksonb123 · Feb 5th, 2006, 10:53

Hi guys,
I've got 4 volvo alloys with 195/60R 15 tyres on, and have one brand new 185/65R 15 tyre.

Can I put my brand new tyre in place of the weakest one on the volvo alloys without it being illegal/unsafe/silly etc.

Regards

Ben

classicswede · Feb 5th, 2006, 11:17

NO NO NO.

Tyres must be matched pairs and tbh should be the same brand on each axle.

A freind of mine had problems with very poor handling / pulling. I pulled the front wheels off and had a pull on the suspension - nothing. Anyway I went to refit the tyres when I notice one seemed taller than the other - side by side over 1" difference. The silly thing is both tyres were marked the same size.

jacksonb123 · Feb 5th, 2006, 22:41

Sounds sensible to me, I will leave it well alone and stick with the matched tyres.

Thanks for the quick response.

dave r · Feb 6th, 2006, 14:45

Agree with Dai, it could also affect your insurance if you were to have an 'incident'
Dave

Feb 9th, 2006, 00:00

I often mess around a little with tyre sizes (always looking for a bargain)... the important thing is that you have to have the same size per axle... I'm currenly running 205/50-15's... my speedo's runs a little fast, but the Sat Nav keeps me informed...

Feb 5th, 2006, 10:53	#1
jacksonb123 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Londinium	Tyre question. Hi guys, I've got 4 volvo alloys with 195/60R 15 tyres on, and have one brand new 185/65R 15 tyre. Can I put my brand new tyre in place of the weakest one on the volvo alloys without it being illegal/unsafe/silly etc. Regards Ben

Feb 5th, 2006, 11:17	#2
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 23:53 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	NO NO NO. Tyres must be matched pairs and tbh should be the same brand on each axle. A freind of mine had problems with very poor handling / pulling. I pulled the front wheels off and had a pull on the suspension - nothing. Anyway I went to refit the tyres when I notice one seemed taller than the other - side by side over 1" difference. The silly thing is both tyres were marked the same size. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Feb 6th, 2006, 14:45	#4
dave r VOC16743 Last Online: Jan 8th, 2017 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: dave r	Agree with Dai, it could also affect your insurance if you were to have an 'incident' Dave __________________ '07 V70 T5 and '99 V40 1.8 XS also 1970 Morris Minor Traveller. Previously: '92 940s retired @ 195k, 87' 240GL retired @ 250k with terminal metal moth.

Feb 5th, 2006, 22:41	#3
jacksonb123 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 15th, 2014 23:12 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Londinium	Sounds sensible to me, I will leave it well alone and stick with the matched tyres. Thanks for the quick response.

Feb 9th, 2006, 00:00	#5
GronyTeen Guest Location:	I often mess around a little with tyre sizes (always looking for a bargain)... the important thing is that you have to have the same size per axle... I'm currenly running 205/50-15's... my speedo's runs a little fast, but the Sat Nav keeps me informed...

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