In a message dated 97-03-04 14:24:37 EST, you write:
<< Nope. Not for any distance. This is exactly what I was referring to in
my previous message. Differing tire diameters on the driven axle
overworks the differential, sometimes with disastrous results. If you
have a limited-slip it's even more grevious. >>
Ok, I guess then the whole idea of compact spares is wrong. Cause the
compact spare is just that - compact. Ie. a different diameter than the
original/road wheel. Thus running one on a driven wheel can cause axle/diff
failure.
Hm, I guess too I'll have to take that 155 x14 spare out of my boot and
replace it with a 195/60 x14 like the ones on the road wheels.
Oh. Have you informed GM, Ford, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, etc that they
shouldn't be using space-saver spares?
Rick
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