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fisha Member Since: 28 Aug 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 299 |
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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16th Feb 2014 9:15 pm |
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scrimple Member Since: 07 May 2010 Location: Allington Posts: 317 |
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.
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16th Feb 2014 9:18 pm |
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garfield247 Member Since: 14 Feb 2014 Location: nottingham Posts: 29 |
Yes I think a trip to the dealers is called for
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16th Feb 2014 9:24 pm |
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rchrdleigh Member Since: 18 Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere in the East of England Posts: 1601 |
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.
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16th Feb 2014 9:49 pm |
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Iliacus Member Since: 24 Jan 2014 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 256 |
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?)
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17th Feb 2014 8:51 am |
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MidlandRover Member Since: 30 Jun 2013 Location: Derby Posts: 496 |
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.
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17th Feb 2014 10:17 am |
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Past master Member Since: 30 Jun 2010 Location: Isle of Ely Posts: 2710 |
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?
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17th Feb 2014 4:57 pm |
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