Traction control
Jan 22, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Traction control
what is the minimum diameter difference from front to rear tire , don't want traction control problems
Thanks guys
Jan 22, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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I think I've read here on the no less than 0.5" or so.
Jan 22, 2012 | 01:30 PM
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I have a 01... thanks for the info. I will shoot for 1/2 to 1 inch
Jan 22, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Thanks for the info. This will help next time I need new tires.
Jan 22, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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Minimum is rear tires 1/2" larger overall diameter than front tires. Maximum is rear tires 1 1/2" larger overall diameter than front tires. This applies if you have BOTH AH and TC. The earlier cars (1997 to mid 1998 didn't have AH available. In mid 98 through 2000 AH was an optional feature. Look for RPO JL4. Beginning in 2001 AH was a standard ferature on the C5.
so 1.4" would work?
Jan 22, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Jan 23, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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I have a tire in mind to use. The difference from front to rear is .45" Will that work with
the T/C and A/H
Thanks
Jan 23, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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I will just have to mount them and measure the real height and determent if it will
do the job
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