Tired of talking tyres yet?

[DumfriesDik]

Just one more question for you. I have just noticed that I have different size tyres: 225's on the rear and 215's on the front.

This isn't a problem is it?

 

[DP+JAY]

Not until you have a puncture, assuming you carry a spare, otherwise no.
DP

 

[Grummyb]

If you have a puncture you can have different size tyres on the same axle in an emergency otherwise space savers wouldn't be allowed

 

[Bessy765]

Possibly for uprating . On our last van to go from 3500kg to 3850 kg and get 2240 kg on the rear axle we had to fit semi air and go from 215/70 r15 to 225/70 r15. Ideally the same size tyres all round but as long as each axle has the same size no worries. We put 225’s on the rear the best of the 215’s on the front when they got down a bit 225’s all around.

 

[DumfriesDik]

Possibly for uprating . On our last van to go from 3500kg to 3850 kg and get 2240 kg on the rear axle we had to fit semi air and go from 215/70 r15 to 225/70 r15. Ideally the same size tyres all round but as long as each axle has the same size no worries. We put 225’s on the rear the best of the 215’s on the front when they got down a bit 225’s all around.

I think the previous owner did this as it is exactly that scenario, its been uprated on rear. I guess the front will wear down the fastest and I will swap them up to 225's.

Out of interest, I assume there wouldn't be a problem with say, Vanco on the rear and Agilis on the front?

Thanks for all you input everyone.

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[Bessy765]

Here is no legal requirement as far as I know to have all tread pattern and type the same all round but different tyres could effect handling or braking as in different grip.

 

[the1andonly]

but different tyres could effect handling or braking as in different grip.

Absolutely, my example/experience refers to a motorcycle BMW 100/7 with RS fairing and Lester alloy wheels.
When i bought it it had metzler 11 series on front and series33 on rear. When i went to have front replaced the tyre place refused to put an 11 on the front because of bmw advice stating either 11s or 33 but no mixing. So 33s on both ends . Handled diabolically lost 15mph on some corners. After 2000 miles went back had a dialogue with fitter and had a 11 on the front, handling back. In this case the difference would be due to non std wheels. Tyres are vital , be aware when deviating from std, think about performance, i don't own a Formula 1 van.
On the bongo (manufacturers reccomended) the std is different sizes back and front. In the uk only 1 manufacturer of the front size , but acceptable to use same size all around as some are imported this way thus acceptable to Japanese autority.

 

[Lenny HB]

OK until you have flat in France /Spain or any other country that requires tyres to be the same on the same axle.

 

[Grummyb]

OK until you have flat in France /Spain or any other country that requires tyres to be the same on the same axle.

I can only talk about the UK as I've never been to another country (althoigh I did go to Yorkshire once)

 

[Hirsch]

I can only talk about the UK as I've never been to another country (althoigh I did go to Yorkshire once)

How did you find the natives? Friendly or not?

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[Grummyb]

How did you find the natives? Friendly or not?

They seemed ok i just wish I could have understood the language

 

[Landy Andy]

Some vehicles are made with different size tyres front and rear, and lots of vehicles have a space saver supplied that is a different tyre size.

 

[Wikky]

My Smart fortwo has 145s on the front and 175s on the rear. Different sidewall ratio but both on 15" rims.
No space saver as there isn't any space.

 

[Keep Right On]

Just one more question for you. I have just noticed that I have different size tyres: 225's on the rear and 215's on the front.

This isn't a problem is it?

Disappointed - saw the header and thought this was about tyres that could talk. Connected to bluetooth, they could say things like "Hi I'm front nearside and could do with a bit of air" or "Ouch, that was a sod of a pothole"

 

[Lenny HB]

Hi I'm front nearside and could do with a bit of air" or "Ouch, that was a sod of a pothole"

Flipping heck that would nag you to death on British roads.

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[Taran_Las]

Disappointed - saw the header and thought this was about tyres that could talk. Connected to bluetooth, they could say things like "Hi I'm front nearside and could do with a bit of air" or "Ouch, that was a sod of a pothole"

You need TyrePal.

 

[EuroTrotters]

OK until you have flat in France /Spain or any other country that requires tyres to be the same on the same axle.

Only really applies to cars registered in Spain/France etc. So what was legal in the UK, would be legal in Spain as an example. That said, we are no longer in the EU and If you come up against a Guardia who fines you. What comeback have you got?

 

[Lenny HB]

Only really applies to cars registered in Spain/France etc. So what was legal in the UK, would be legal in Spain as an example. That said, we are no longer in the EU and If you come up against a Guardia who fines you. What comeback have you got?

Nope, French & Spanish breakdown & tyre services have always refused to fit different tyres to to the same axle regardless of where the vehicle is registers.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Nope, French & Spanish breakdown & tyre services have always refused to fit different tyres to to the same axle regardless of where the vehicle is registers.

I insited euro tyre in Benissa fitted a cheap emergency tyre and then they tried to rip me off.

 

[Grummyb]

You need TyrePal.

I'd happy with any pal

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[nhamps]

I think the tyre sizes for the vehicle will be shown on the door pillar where it also shows the what the pressure should be. Also check the manual to ensure they’re correct. Different size tyres fit different rims.
That’s my understanding anyway.

 

[Jamesh]

Just one more question for you. I have just noticed that I have different size tyres: 225's on the rear and 215's on the front.

This isn't a problem is it?

You could put 225 on all round this would allow you to swap front to back.

Also you will have a slightly larger contact area which will make handling more secure and a larger volume of air which will improve comfort. Win win..

Cheers James

 

[Bessy765]

We have a cottage in France I had a tyre fail on my trailer, went to the local tyre company I have used before, they explained that as the tyre was not repairable I would have to have two new tyres as they did not have one of the same make and pattern in stock. As the other tyre was only fitted just before we left the UK wasn’t too happy. He then said if I took the trailer back home ( there was an egg in the tyre so still had pressure in it ), took the wheel off and brought it in without the trailer he could fit any tyre I wanted.
he said it was more company policy than an actual legal requirement something I have been unable to confirm?

 

[Paul and Val]

Just one more question for you. I have just noticed that I have different size tyres: 225's on the rear and 215's on the front.

This isn't a problem is it?

Not for day to day driving BUT if you have an accident you will NOT be covered by insurance unless it is a recognised and approved fitment by the manufacturer. You MUST tell your insurer and get agreement from them otherwise you will not be covered.

 

[Spriddler]

We have a cottage in France I had a tyre fail on my trailer, went to the local tyre company I have used before, they explained that as the tyre was not repairable I would have to have two new tyres as they did not have one of the same make and pattern in stock. As the other tyre was only fitted just before we left the UK wasn’t too happy. He then said if I took the trailer back home ( there was an egg in the tyre so still had pressure in it ), took the wheel off and brought it in without the trailer he could fit any tyre I wanted.
he said it was more company policy than an actual legal requirement something I have been unable to confirm?

It doesn't become an un-matching tyre until it's paired with another one.