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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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I have 245/40/18 on front, And 275/35/18 on rear. and apparently that is not enuff difference to make trac control happy as some of you have pointed out to me. I think the 245's are 25.7 inches. So I need to put new tires on the back . I would like to put the biggest tires I can.(.10 inch rims) Can anyone tell me for sure what the size differnce has to be min, and recomend a tire size for my rims (bigger the beter )..thanks..
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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No idea what the actual minimum is, but I'm running .500 inches difference in front to back overall diameter without problems.
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good info thanks..anybody know if a 285 40 18 on 10 inch rims will run ok..?
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Originally Posted by k9ulan
good info thanks..anybody know if a 285 40 18 on 10 inch rims will run ok..?
That size will fit the wheel fine, and keep TC happy with your current front tire size.

If you want new front tires too, a 245/40. 255/40. 265/35, or 275/35 will all work (depending on your front wheel width).


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