Member Since: 28 Jan 2008
Location: Romford.
Posts: 901
I think I am right in saying that you cannot tow with a spacesaver wheel fitted, can anyone confirm?Now driving BMW 330d Touring....misses D3...but not when at traffic lights
2nd Jul 2009 10:54 am
philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
Posts: 1761
Hi Martin
Looked at the calculator link last night before posting and was still confused hence the post. Not sure what would be deemed as a safe and acceptable difference in the 2 tyre and wheel combinations on the same axle!Clubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
The calculator also doesn't take into account the difference the width of the rim can make. A 255/55/19 on an 8J wheel will have a larger rolling circumference than the same tyre on a 9J wheel, where the extra width of the rim means the tyre gets spread out more. If you put a RRS 9J spare on with 19" HSE rims onthe other three corners, your DSC will have a nervous breakdown trying to work out what the hell is going on with your wheel speeds.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
2nd Jul 2009 11:16 am
philhunt
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: MI5 not 9 to 5
Posts: 1761
Hi Alan. Down your way tomorrow for my mum's funeral in Highcliffe.
Looking as if I need to wait for my 5th Maxxis tyre to arrive then as I don't seem to have other options to cater for a punctureClubs Mantec, Tasmods, LEDS, AT2s on 18s, Maxxis Bighorns on 17s, Remote FBH, BAS. ReMap, BSS., RLD Personalised SWP., Safari Snorkel, Faultmate, Three Musketeers & MUD
Any spare is better than no spare, even if it means you can only drive at modest speeds and switch DSC off. If it gets you to the tyre place where they can repair your Maxxis, all good.I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
2nd Jul 2009 11:29 am
steve smith
Member Since: 11 Mar 2008
Location: up north towards the hills.
Posts: 2427
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