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martin - 18 Jan 2006 16:50 GMT

May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do i
need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

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Geoff Lane - 19 Jan 2006 00:25 GMT

> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15,
> the running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes
> "interchangable" or do i need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

AFAICT, the equivalent to 265/70 R15 is 31x10.5 R15, so your spare is too
big. I've got 265/70 R15, which is the manufacturer's original size, all
round on my Mk 2 - but some makes (e.g. BFG) don't do those and only do the
31x10.5 R15 size.

For more info, try the Pajero Owners Club (http://www.pocuk.com/) - one
thread on the subject is at:
http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=36021

HTH,

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Geoff Lane
Cornwall, UK

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Andy Sargeant - 19 Jan 2006 06:31 GMT

Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the tyres
on the four road wheels.
Andy Sargeant www.ajstyres.co.uk

> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
> running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do i
> need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

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Adrian - 19 Jan 2006 10:52 GMT

> Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the
> tyres on the four road wheels.

Better tell that to all those manufacturers who provide new cars with 15"
steel spares for 17" alloys, or space saver spares...

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Trefor - 19 Jan 2006 12:44 GMT

Yes, my Ford Explorer has a different size spare from the main wheels.

The usual advice is to drive carefully and get the puncture repaired as soon
as possible.

Trefor

>> Yes you do need a new or a second hand spare of the same size as the
>> tyres on the four road wheels.
>
> Better tell that to all those manufacturers who provide new cars with 15"
> steel spares for 17" alloys, or space saver spares...

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mulaz - 20 Jan 2006 18:08 GMT

Go to http://www.pocuk.com/ join the online uk club
you will find all the answers for pajero owners

regards
mulaz

> May be a silly question but my pajero spare tyre is size 32x11.50 R15, the
> running tyres are size 265/70 R15, are these sizes "interchangable" or do
> i need a new spare, any helpful advice welcomed

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