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Old 3rd September 2018, 17:49   #1
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Default some advice on tyres for mot please

my sons car has 185/60 R 15 tyres all round
we have 2 195/60 R 15 tyres on wheels

can I get away with fitting these to the rear and will it pass an mot?

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Old 3rd September 2018, 18:29   #2
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my sons car has 185/60 R 15 tyres all round
we have 2 195/60 R 15 tyres on wheels

can I get away with fitting these to the rear and will it pass an mot?

cheers

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As long as they are in axle pairs then yes Ian, be aware though this may result in upsetting some ABS systems.

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Old 3rd September 2018, 18:50   #3
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Good to see you back on the forum Brian.
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As long as they are in axle pairs then yes Ian, be aware though this may result in upsetting some ABS systems.

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As Brian says, as long as the same size is on the same axle then you are fine
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magic, thank you.
yes will be done by axle

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