Spare tyre size - 215/65R15

[Caroline & Tony]

Hi, I have a set of alloys on my 2000 campervan - 195/70R15 front and 215/65R15 rear as recommended.

I've just bought a spare steel wheel from a breakers in Brentwood, Essex to replace the space saver one.

The tyre on it is the same size as the rear - 215/65R15 (they were all the same size on the van so I know where there are three more if anyone is interested!).

I would think its better to have the spare the same size as the front but does anyone know if I would get away with leaving the 215/65R15 on it as its got plenty of tread left, or should I change it to a 195/70R15 to be on the safe side?

Cheers!

[westonwarrior]

I would leave it the difference is only 1% or 7mm when new.

its only a spare after all so won't be used for long, if at all

[Caroline & Tony]

Thanks. All done and fitted.

[David Edwards]

OR...you could always do what most of us have done and put 215's all round, easy with the spare then.