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Automatic driven with odd profile tyres

Just got a puncture on rear so fitted space saver to front and front tyre on the back drove about 10 miles when I slowed down got a horrible whine from transmission.one of the rear tyres is 70 profile the other is 75. What is the chances that I have caused some damage?.

Automatic driven with odd profile tyres

Reply #1
Is it a locking differential?
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Automatic driven with odd profile tyres

Reply #2
I did get a heavy tyre scrubbing sound on sharp low speed turns.as to what sort I have no idea it's a 86  3.8 cfi.