My van is fitted with Kumo LT 195R / 14c and my spare is LT 185R / 14c.
Any drama with the different size if I need to use the spare
Thanks
Hendo
Hetho said
04:33 PM Jan 29, 2018
No, just a bit narrower.
Peter_n_Margaret said
05:02 PM Jan 29, 2018
Not ideal because braking will be assymetric and that could cause a serious problem in an emergency.
Cheers,
Peter
dogbox said
05:19 PM Jan 29, 2018
use in an emergency change as soon as you can get the other tyre repaired or replaced its like using one of those little spares that come on the yellow rim reduce speed drive with care
mezza56 said
08:24 AM Jan 30, 2018
Most modern cars have ****ty little wheels that serve as a spare to save space in the boot compartment , its not meant to be a permanent fix but to get you out of a pickle , just drive a bit slower. Might pay to get yourself a tyre plug kit and 12v compressor as a back up if you get more than one puncture .
Aus-Kiwi said
08:47 AM Jan 30, 2018
You will be fine . But be aware it wonât be as stable on the limit . Change or get new tyre at next service opportunity.. your not ona race track where speed, time matters !!
patrol03 said
06:55 PM Jan 30, 2018
While the 185 series tyre will get you out of trouble, the 195/14 tyre will have a slightly greater load carrying capacity which would come into play with the ATM of your van and associated legalities. Some insurance companies if in the case of accident could give you a hard time.
boab said
10:20 PM Jan 30, 2018
It wont cause you any drama's at all it will most likely have the same carrying capacity as it is a l/t it is most likely the rolling distance and unless it is on a different offset rim it will track the same as the rest you havent even said if the van is single axle or tandem if you get a flat put it on and it will be fine, you could check the build date which is stamped on the side wall and if its over 5 years maybe change it with a new tyre the same size as the rest
Hendo said
09:28 AM Jan 31, 2018
Thanks everyone, pretty much what I thought.
Regards
Hendo
swamp said
11:09 AM Jan 31, 2018
HI
On a van its done for the increased load capacity . A bi product of this is a larger load /tyre size can run a little lower pressures . This has to be calculated for this comparison probably only a few psi in it.
The 195 will be wider , higher , more traction than the 185. The 185 might also be quicker to lock the brakes .
Handling of the van may be upset a little with 1 side sitting higher .
In day to day usage u may not notice it but in an emergency who knows ??
One for the experts.
My van is fitted with Kumo LT 195R / 14c and my spare is LT 185R / 14c.
Any drama with the different size if I need to use the spare
Thanks
Hendo
No, just a bit narrower.
Cheers,
Peter
Most modern cars have ****ty little wheels that serve as a spare to save space in the boot compartment , its not meant to be a permanent fix but to get you out of a pickle , just drive a bit slower. Might pay to get yourself a tyre plug kit and 12v compressor as a back up if you get more than one puncture .
Regards
Hendo
On a van its done for the increased load capacity . A bi product of this is a larger load /tyre size can run a little lower pressures . This has to be calculated for this comparison probably only a few psi in it.
The 195 will be wider , higher , more traction than the 185. The 185 might also be quicker to lock the brakes .
Handling of the van may be upset a little with 1 side sitting higher .
In day to day usage u may not notice it but in an emergency who knows ??