Different tire size question
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Front tyres should always be identical with each other, as should back tyres with each other. With fronts partic., having different makes/sizes can result in a continous pull to one side or the other due to different rubber compositions. If the dia. is different, your differential gear will be working all the time even going straight ahead and therefore wearing more.
Remember tyres are the ONLY contact with the road you have.
If you have to jam on your brakes in an emergency, one front wheel will lock while the other is still turning due to different diameters. An ABS system if fitted and in use could have unpredictable effects. This will result in the vehicle swinging wildly to one side or the other, and at speed will likely cause a vehicle of this nature to overturn.
You should sort this thing out immediate.
Leedsman.
Remember tyres are the ONLY contact with the road you have.
If you have to jam on your brakes in an emergency, one front wheel will lock while the other is still turning due to different diameters. An ABS system if fitted and in use could have unpredictable effects. This will result in the vehicle swinging wildly to one side or the other, and at speed will likely cause a vehicle of this nature to overturn.
You should sort this thing out immediate.
Leedsman.
Last edited by Leedsman; 11-28-2013 at 03:45 AM. Reason: Caution.
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