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BigJoe
03/15/2004, 09:46 AM
Do you guys think there would be a problem going wider in the back if the diameters are kept close? I was thinking something like
275/55/18 up front and 335/45/18 in the rear.

Any TOD issues that I need to worry about (the diameters should be 29.90 vs. 29.87)? What about stability?

I know the custom wheels would cost an arm and a leg....

What do you think?

Hotsauce
03/15/2004, 04:49 PM
Heres the problem, the static size of the tire is unimportant, its the dynamic size that will mess you up. Both of those tires will 'grow' at a different rate while spinning.

It will eat up your center diff friction surfaces, its just a question of how long it will last.

John C.

Tone
03/16/2004, 05:46 AM
It will also adversely affect handling. Why not go with wide tires all the way around where you will be able to maximize wear with proper rotation? More than .25-.5" of difference in diameter f-r will wreak havoc on the TOD system.

coachreed
03/17/2004, 03:41 AM
You could probably get away with it if you added a power switch to the TOD and only enable it when its wet out or whatnot... of course I could be wrong about that. Anyone?! If you did it, I'd keep an eye on how much more frequently the TOD lights flicker.

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jayfotos
03/17/2004, 10:27 AM
I'm with Tone, you would'nt be able to rotate your tires.