weird tire question

[CClements]

I run Nitto 295/70/17 and like them. currently my rear tires need replacement. I replace my tires 2 at a time because I shredded a tire, bought two new ones, and made the odd one out a spare.



I am considering going to the 285/70/17 nitto (It's E rated) could I get away with running the smaller tires in the back?



295 Diameter 33. 13 width 12. 13

285 Diameter 32. 76 width 11. 50

 

[mberry]

Yes you can as long as you don't run in 4x4 unless it's really really slick. It will throw off the gear ratios front to rear enough to cause expensive damage.

 

[rbattelle]

I wouldn't run 4x4 like that even if it were extremely slick. You're taking an awful chance with an expensive transfer case.



Ryan

 

[p-Bar]

I thought somebody said it would screw up the ABS due to the wheels turning at different speeds.

 

[rbattelle]

I thought somebody said it would screw up the ABS due to the wheels turning at different speeds.

That's also a big possibility.



Ryan

 

[DieselFiend]

That would look kind of goofy wouldn't it?