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Originally Posted by kylekai
If I had Lt265/75r16 tires on my stock rims, got a flat tire, and used the spare tire that has size 245/75/16, would that damage my differential or any other components?
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According to tire size comparison tool thats an outer diameter difference of 1.1", with a 682revs per/mile on one tire and 657revs/mile on the other tire.
My guess: its no good on the hardware and probably unsafe to drive. But the real problem is gonna be the computer systems that freak out.
I've included the cost of a matching spare in my plans to upgrade,
- max
----- FYI the manual says:
Wheel and tire dimensions as well as the type of tire can vary between the spare wheel and the wheel to be replaced. When the spare wheel is mounted, driving characteristics may be severely affected. There is a risk of an accident.
In order to reduce risks:
* you should therefore adapt your driving style and drive carefully.
* never mount more than one spare wheel that differs from the wheel to be replaced.
* only use a spare wheel that differs from the wheel to be replaced for a short time.
* do not deactivate ESP®.
* have a spare wheel that differs from the wheel that has been changed replaced at the nearest qualified specialist workshop. You must observe the correct wheel and tire dimensions as well as the wheel type.
When using a spare wheel of a different size, do not exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.