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Meet the vehicle’s permitted specifications and fit tyres of the same type on each axle.
Tyres on the same axle must be of the same type, and all must meet the vehicle’s approved specifications or permitted equivalents. Permitted differences between axles may exist, but matching the two left or right tyres is insufficient. Follow manufacturer instructions and do not mix incompatible constructions. Mixing models can affect handling; it does not automatically damage the tread merely because they differ.
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Match only the two left tyres even if tyres on the same axle differ.
Fit any four tyres without regard to vehicle specifications.
Meet the vehicle’s permitted specifications and fit tyres of the same type on each axle.
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