Do I need to change my tyres?

Mathter · Post by **Mathter** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:00 pm

Hello again,

My 4wd Bongo has all the same tyres on it - 195/70/15. Should I change the rear tyres to 195/65/15 to avoid any transmission / diff problems or will it be OK to leave tham as they are?

Post by **Ian** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:20 pm

It's OK to have the same tyres on each corner, but not 195s. They are too narrow and will affect your road holding, especially when braking on autumn leaves.

Mathter · Post by **Mathter** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 6:04 pm

Thanks Ian. I'm a bit surprised by your answer though! Is it just road handling 195s will affect? I say just because the Bongo handles much better in the wet than my Toyota Surf did!

Can you recommend the best size I should go for?

white van man · Post by **white van man** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:10 pm

i presume you mean fit 215,s on the rear!it isnt just the width of the tyre but also the weight/load rating!!!