Possible brake failure if rims/tires are too much bigger than stock?
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Possible brake failure if rims/tires are too much bigger than stock?
I was using this tire calculator and it said that if the tire is more than 3% bigger than stock you run the risk of brake failure. Is this true?
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Re: Possible brake failure if rims/tires are too much bigger than stock? (wheelmanbg)
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Re: Possible brake failure if rims/tires are too much bigger than stock? (imtrill)
3% bigger you have the increased chance of rubbing and your speedo/odometer will under-read.
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Re: Possible brake failure if rims/tires are too much bigger than stock? (packthis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by packthis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wonder if it has something to do with tire leverage or ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It has to do with gearing. The transmission/VSS are geared for a certain wheel size and when you increase/decrease the size, it messes up the gearing and throws the speedometer off.
It has to do with gearing. The transmission/VSS are geared for a certain wheel size and when you increase/decrease the size, it messes up the gearing and throws the speedometer off.
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