How safe is it to drive with 2 different size wheels in the rear?

biggiestuff · 07-04-2002, 02:36 AM

I just got a flat and the spare is a different size from the rear I replaced. Is it okay to drive around normally and do I have time to order tires from tirerack and replace them, or should I replace them right away.

original rear 17x8.5 245/40/17
spare 17x7.5 225/45/17

Amir · 07-04-2002, 02:57 AM

I haven't had an accident yet.....does that answer your question

...No mechanical failures yet either

biggiestuff · 07-04-2002, 02:58 AM

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Originally posted by Amir
I haven't had an accident yet.....does that answer your question ...No mechanical failures yet either

YOu my friend ARE a mechanical failure hahahah

Thanks for the info though

. Makes me feel safer to just hold on and order the tires from Eddie.

Jspeed · 07-04-2002, 03:06 AM

Just FYI, the difference in diameter between the two is merely 1%, that's why it's ok. You couldn't say the same w/ one of those space-saver donuts.

biggiestuff · 07-04-2002, 03:08 AM

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Originally posted by Jspeed
Just FYI, the difference in diameter between the two is merely 1%, that's why it's ok. You couldn't say the same w/ one of those space-saver donuts.

So I should be fine for about 2 weeks? Time to get 2 S-03s ordered from Eddie?

07-04-2002, 02:36 AM	#1
biggiestuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Houston Posts: 368 My Ride: E46 POS View My Garage	How safe is it to drive with 2 different size wheels in the rear? I just got a flat and the spare is a different size from the rear I replaced. Is it okay to drive around normally and do I have time to order tires from tirerack and replace them, or should I replace them right away. original rear 17x8.5 245/40/17 spare 17x7.5 225/45/17

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07-04-2002, 02:57 AM	#2
Amir Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: FL Posts: 2,141 My Ride: shoes View My Garage	I haven't had an accident yet.....does that answer your question ...No mechanical failures yet either

07-04-2002, 03:06 AM	#4
Jspeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 1,990 My Ride: '01 330i View My Garage	Just FYI, the difference in diameter between the two is merely 1%, that's why it's ok. You couldn't say the same w/ one of those space-saver donuts.