Mixing tyre tread depths

[CAPP0]

Quick query, if I fit a new pair of tyres to one end of my Defender, same pattern as the other end but the other end has tyres which are around half-worn, I guess the centre diff will pick up the small difference in circumference - but is this a big deal? Will the Landie cope ok with this or is it a time-bomb for going bang?

[anonymous-user]

The difference in diameter and therefore rolling circumference will be miniscule.
There's more backlash in the gearbox/transfer box.

Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 22 November 20:32

[CAPP0]

Good point - thanks!

[tight fart]

No problem in a defender or disco 1&2
Not good in a Freelander.

[yellowbentines]

tight fart said:

No problem in a defender or disco 1&2
Not good in a Freelander.

The general consensus on Freelander forums is - not good on original Freelander, fine on FL2 but best to replace in 'axle pairs' and put good tyres to the rear.

[CAPP0]

That's all good, thanks for the input.