Car question - tyre load rating: how important is it that all 4 tyres are the same?

[Delphine31]

I need one new tyre. They're all-season tyres. However they're no longer available in the load rating that the three remaining tyres are, which is 82. I can only find 86.

I've googled and am finding mixed information. Can anyone who is knowledgable about cars give me their view on having one tyre that is load 86 when the others are all 82?

I was expecting to get another couple of years out of these tyres, as they were not cheap in the first place so I really need to avoid a £400 expense for a new set if at all possible.

Personally, I’d buy a pair so at least they match across the axle. When compared to the cars you see out there with a mix of 4 different barely legal ditchfinders, you’ll be absolutely fine.

@Shade17 thanks for responding earlier.

I've done as you suggested and reserved a pair of tyres for the two rear wheels. I'm going to ask to keep the undamaged one in case I want it as a spare for the front at some point.