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TamarBlue11

Member Since: 25 Sep 2020
Location: England
Posts: 226

Can you run different tyre brand on front and rear axles?

Hi guys

Perhaps a stupid question.. and long story why... but can I run new tyres on the back for a week or so on my Puma until the new ones are fitted on the front? They are the same size.

Thanks

14th Nov 2020 8:59am

LR90XS2011

Member Since: 05 Apr 2011
Location: bickenhill
Posts: 3640

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Galway Green

yes the centre diff makes up for different sizes, (don't use diff lock on grippy surfaces though, which you should not anyway as the transmission will wind up very quickly) DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy

14th Nov 2020 9:06am

dorsetsmith

Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

yes

tyre are fitted new to the rear and rear moved to the front

14th Nov 2020 9:06am

TamarBlue11

Member Since: 25 Sep 2020
Location: England
Posts: 226

Thanks guys, tyres are pretty similar anyway both A/T and fronts are just worn down alot more.

14th Nov 2020 9:15am

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 17359

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

I've actually been running slightly different front and rear diff ratios for 200,000 miles with no ill effects, so provided the difference is not extreme it will do no harm!

The reason for this slightly odd situation is that I have an Ashcroft 3.5:1 HD ring and pinion in the front diff, but the standard P38 3.54:1 ring and pinion in the rear.

Last edited by blackwolf on 14th Nov 2020 3:52pm. Edited 1 time in total

14th Nov 2020 11:59am

jst

Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 8018

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey

Yes, you won't have a problem unlike some other 4x4s which can need all 4 tyres at once. Cheers

James
110 2012 XS Utility
130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper
90 2010 Hardtop
90 M57 1988 Hardtop

14th Nov 2020 12:33pm

Naks

Member Since: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Stellenbosch, ZA
Posts: 2638

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

Shouldn't you rather run the new tyres on the front axle, since that's the steering axle? --
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14th Nov 2020 2:24pm

TamarBlue11

Member Since: 25 Sep 2020
Location: England
Posts: 226

Front ones are getting changed next week. Tyre garage couldn't undo one of the front lug nuts for some reason! So my job when the rain stops.

14th Nov 2020 3:42pm

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