upgrading to 285/6518 tires
The above mentioned tires are 1" bigger on the OD than my stock 265/7017 tires. Can I use my 17" spare to reach a a tire shop if I have a flat. I'm going to 18" tires because the 285/65-18 tires ar...
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Not a good idea on a axle with diff gears. One inch dia difference will have one axle turning at a much faster rate which creates heat and wear on the side gears. Now if its just a couple of miles then a slow speed won't hurt anything. However it may be 60 miles to the next tire store.
Also anti lock braking can be affected from different diameter tires.
I would have the dealer mount a taller 17" tire on the wheel to match the 18" tires diameter with in reason. If the tire dealer is savy he can answer these type questions.
Also anti lock braking can be affected from different diameter tires.
I would have the dealer mount a taller 17" tire on the wheel to match the 18" tires diameter with in reason. If the tire dealer is savy he can answer these type questions.
