Spare Tyre Difference

[Michael_J]

As I went outside for a cigarette I noticed the front passenger tyre on the VT Wagon was flat. However the tyres on the car are 215/60R15 and the spare is 205/65R15. So I was wounding if it's okay to place a different size tyre to the others on the car, I drive a lot during the day for work so I'd like to know if it's possible or if it will create problems.
I am unable to have the flat tyre replace for a further 12 days.

Cheers.

 

[Lacksballs]

As the spare is within 1% (circumference) of the tyres on the car currently, it won't be a problem for the 12 days, however you "should" always have the same tyre sizes across the same axles i.e. same on the fronts & same on the rears. Tyres pressures should always be maintained & checked regularly! Once the flat tyre is repaired put it back on the car.

215/60/15 = 2008mm circumference or 498 revolutions per kilometre
205/65/15 = 2034mm circumference or 491 revolutions per kilometre

 

[Michael_J]

Thanks for the help!
Only got the car a week ago, so still in the process of making sure everything is correct and okay on the car.

 

[uniacidz]

Yeh that be fine, no issues

Just pray you dont get another flat

As for flat tyre, whats the issue? sidewall damage or a damage in the thread.
If the thread, should be able to repair for like 20-30 dollars

Sidewall damage unable to repair

 

[Michael_J]

All good and repaired. Was a damn nail lol