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garfield247



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver
Mixed load index

Hi all
Just a quick hello first of all only had my freelander a day so i am new to forum
My question is the car has come from a dealers and it has had two new tyres fitted on the front
one is made by nexen and the other is goodyear the are the right size and speed rating but the load index is
different 108 one side and 104 the other is this legal for starters or just bad practice
Not sure on this so any advice would be welcome
Thanks Simon

Post #217121 16th Feb 2014 9:08 pm
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fisha



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Personally I would say it's bad practice. to me, tyres should be paired per axle. Front rear difference is ok, but not axle. In theory the different tyres could affect cornering performance depending on which direction of corner you go round, or general driving characteristics, and especially under braking where grip levels differ.

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scrimple



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I am sure someone will know for sure, but I don't this is illegal as these numbers are unlikely to be exceeded in a freely. I would say though, I would expect anyone selling a car would try to have the same type/rating tyre on the same axle to maintain stability, traction, braking etc.

Might be worth a quick chat with the dealer and see what they say.  MY2014 SD4 XS
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garfield247



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Yes I think a trip to the dealers is called for
Its nice to have new tyres but it would be better if they matched

Post #217127 16th Feb 2014 9:24 pm
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England 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

LR advise that tyres on the same axle should be replaced at the same time and by matching tyres. In other words if you replace a front tyre with a Wrangler you should also fit a new Wrangler to the other wheel on the front axle. There is no problem with having Wranglers on the front and Continentals (for example) at the back and having different load ratings.

Wranglers are usually 104 while Continental are 108 on 17 inch wheels.

I'd not accept a Wrangler front left and a Nexen front right but would probably accept a pair of Wranglers at the front and Nexens at the rear.

Post #217129 16th Feb 2014 9:49 pm
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I would insist on exactly the same tyres on the same axle and with the same amount of tread on each. I don't think the load rating is an issue, some tyres are marked with two ratings anyway (not sure why, if it can take the higher load why does it need a lower rating?)

It would be the rate of wear which would be important as the tyre circumference will decrease with wear and so one wheel will need to do more revolutions for the same speed if it wears more quickly. LR are not as susceptible to transmission "wind-up" as some other manufacturers who says all four tyres should be replaced together. GONE - '07 TD4 GS manual Zermatt Silver
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MidlandRover



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The 108 is an extra load (reinforced) and can take a higher pressure, I would be more worried if the pressures were considerably different, 108s can be run at 32psi like the 104s as mine are.
Still worth talking to the dealer though. FL2 SD4 Metropolis Auto Santorini Black / ivory completely stock.

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Post #217151 17th Feb 2014 10:17 am
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It's perfectly legal. You can even run different size wheels if you want (and might have to if your spare is a different size). The only legal requirements are tread depth and tyre condition, and not mixing radial/crossply. Frightening isn't it?
We looked into this in some depth in an earlier thread. However just because it's legal doesn't mean your insurance company would be terribly happy.

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