Hi all

Just had the inevitable puncture whilst a monsoon was letting go. Pulled the spare and got going again the mi,e back home.

Then I noticed the spare was a 255/50/20 and I am running 55's. I guess this is a) a no no and b) does a 255/55/20 fit in the wheel well?

Thanks 2011 4.4tdv8 Vogue
Baltic Blue

For a short run I would be OK with that. I am looking at changing my spare for a 255.50.20 for the following reason:

The 255.55.20 does squeeze into the spare wheel compartment but it is tight. I had one as my spare and a couple of weeks ago I tried to get it out.

I have problems lifting weights since an operation and the bl**dy thing stuck. I had to ring a mate to come and bail me out.

If I had been fit I would probably have managed as he did.

The problem was partly down to Pete (Haylands). He showed a Sprinter jack in place of the LR death trap. I decided I would try but undid the LR wire one before taking the wheel out. It slipped down and jammed the whole thing.

So , in short, if you are fit it will. Best try it before being stuck on the road.  John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

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Did a quick search  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
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Many, many other Landies over the years
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Thanks for that. Ordered one to replace the damage and will, get another once I have had wheel refurbed and put in spare.

I would rather have same size. As it is I will have to cancel, MOT until replaced due to mismatch. Annoyed I have not checked before.

Thanks for searching. I never find what I want when doing that. 2011 4.4tdv8 Vogue
Baltic Blue

 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Gazcw wrote:

Thanks for that. Ordered one to replace the damage and will, get another once I have had wheel refurbed and put in spare.

I would rather have same size. As it is I will have to cancel, MOT until replaced due to mismatch. Annoyed I have not checked before.

Thanks for searching. I never find what I want when doing that.

You might have to cancel MOT permanently if the tester notices that you are running 255/55/20 as they were never in the size specifications parameters on the data bases for an L322! "thus, FAIL"

Tis ridiculous I know, but I had an ML failed for the same type of issue, over here on the Chassis/EU data-base.

These days, the Computer is King.  L322 3.6 TDV8 Vogue. 07MY
ML 320 7 Seat full leather etc. (The Black Pearl)

Although I can believe a tyre size difference might cause a FAIL in France or Germany, its not likely in UK as they never check what was homolgated for the vehicle.
I've run tyre sizes on other vehicles that didn't remotely match what any variant ever had and they only check the tread depth & sidewall condition to see whether the tyre is safe or rnot. I've also had massive differences in front & rear tyres (not on a 4x4) and there was never any comments. Paul,
2001 Discovery 2 TD5, 211,000 miles & climbing
2006 FFRR TDV8 Vogue 151,000 miles & now sold
Member of Midland (Land) Rover Owners Club, www.mroc.co.uk

Agree. They don’t check in the UK but I would inform your insurance company. That’s my plan when I go 55 profile  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Been through two CTs, Rich with no comment. I’m thinking of going to 255/50/20 next time I get tyres for the reasons I mentioned above. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold