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Mar 13, 2006 | 04:59 PM

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Different tire sizes

Whats the big deal about running a 17" 26" dia wheel/tire combo in the front and a 18" 27" dia wheel/tire combo in the rear?
I understand the speedo recalibrate, but is there really a problem with it, handleing, ride, performance...?

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Mar 13, 2006 | 05:31 PM

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I didn't notice any adverse effects when I had the 17/18 combo on my car for a few months.

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The OD of the tire being that great will cause the ABS to freak out and fail . . .

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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28

The OD of the tire being that great will cause the ABS to freak out and fail . . .

Yep. I ran 26" in front and 28" rear and everytimes i used my brakes, the ABS would kick in (Flashing) and eventually get disabled (Solid ABS light). Just by restarting the car it would go back to normal.

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