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Replacing a worn tyre

I am currently talking with Renault re the n/s/r tyre, which wears on the outer edge and has done from new.

I have had the car 4 wheel Lazer aligned and it highlights the rear beam axle is out of alignment. However the tyre needs now to be changed and I felt I would just utilise the spare tyre only whilst waiting for a response from Renault.

The normal road tyres are 185/55/16 on alloys..... The spare is 185/60/15 on steel - is this OK?

Any thoughts

Regards.

Asked on 12 July 2012 by mr michael ridgway

Answered by Honest John
You need to replace the worn tyre like for like. The 'spare' is only for emergencies.

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