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tyre size and wind up..

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:05 am
by crunk81us
Hi All

100 series part time with standard split rims and 7.5 r16s.
I am looking at getting 4x 235/85/16 and using the 7.5's as spares.
I have calculated a 7.5mm difference in height between the two sizes.
Is that enough to cause wind up/damage?
I can remember dad running new tyres on the back and worn tyres on the front which would have had a similar difference in height without damaging anything
any help would be appreciated.

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 9:16 am
by alien
its probably not enough to notice, but it will be there... however you'll only get windup if you're using 4wd on road - in offroad situations the fronts will just break traction and spin a little now and then.

I ran odd fronts and rear in my zuk for a long time and had no damage.

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 4:30 pm
by crunk81us
so theoretically I should have no issues.. I would never run 4wd on the road. and the different sizes will only be spares anyway.