Driving on smaller spare
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I'm running on almost new 20" Michelins, and had a blowout on left rear. I mounted the spare, which I found to be a new stock 19" Goodyear which came with the vehicle. It was fine to get home on, but I've got to drive through the mountains to pick up family in Denver today, a 3 hour trip each way. I can't get a replacement tire for a couple days. Will driving on a smaller wheel damage the transmission?
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I wouldn't drive it bud, the wheels are out of balance and you run the risk of damaging the axle, differential, and possibly (but doubtful) the transfer case and transmission. I would be wiling to bet the rover will make it there and back fine, but you will be doing damage that will catch up to you later. To play it safe, just don't drive it until you get the right tire on there.
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