Ok guys, here's the piss ass question: on an open diff, can I use a slightly bigger tire?
I know it's not recommended, especially for an LSD, but isn't that the one advantage of an open diff?
Here's the reason: I have two pairs of tires 1) 215/60/r14 2) 225/60/r14
On each set, one tire has more wear (power side), so I was wondering if it would make enough of a difference that I could match up the two good tires, one from each set on the rear, even though they are not the exactly the same.
According to the tire size calculator, the circumference difference is only 2%. From what I've read, that is still within safe specs (3% on most diffs). Is it worth it? Anyone messed around with this combo before on their open diff?
I like to get another season out of the rubber I have. The front tires are still good but I'll prob end up replacing the full set next year, just not up to it atm.
Thoughts?
I know it's not recommended, especially for an LSD, but isn't that the one advantage of an open diff?
Here's the reason: I have two pairs of tires 1) 215/60/r14 2) 225/60/r14
On each set, one tire has more wear (power side), so I was wondering if it would make enough of a difference that I could match up the two good tires, one from each set on the rear, even though they are not the exactly the same.
According to the tire size calculator, the circumference difference is only 2%. From what I've read, that is still within safe specs (3% on most diffs). Is it worth it? Anyone messed around with this combo before on their open diff?
I like to get another season out of the rubber I have. The front tires are still good but I'll prob end up replacing the full set next year, just not up to it atm.
Thoughts?