1/2" tire size difference front/rear
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But seriously.... I am just going to continue to run this and not worry. I'll keep the hubs locked but the tcase in 2wd until I NEED 4wd. Should minimize any unneeded stress. As for snowy roads, I don't see high traction binding being an issue there. I appreciate all the input from you guys.
May be a while until I can afford tires but I can't go without wheeling that long!
May be a while until I can afford tires but I can't go without wheeling that long!
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Yeah man, it is insanity. Then they get ya with the tax, installation, environmental fees, optional free replace certificate crapola... before you know it your four $170 tires are going to cost you well over $200 each.
I think I am going to go with these guys when the time comes. DiscountTire has them for $145 each in 31x1050.
I think I am going to go with these guys when the time comes. DiscountTire has them for $145 each in 31x1050.
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Honestly run your tires. It will not make a difference. If your tires were 1/2" side to side on the same axle that's when I would look for tires. Your diff would be constantly moving.
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I'll try that in the front diff. Maybe the animals will clean up the oil leakage up front from my oil pressure sender and power steering pump, and maybe my tires will stop getting peed on... though that may be my own dogs...
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Here's a 40" Irok on one side & a 31" on the other. I ended up driving it like this for about 1/2 mile. I was using a forklift to see how much sheetmetal I needed to trim in the rear. I didn't feel like swapping tires at my firiend's garage so I just drive it home. The Aussie locker was hating life for that 1/2 mile
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Update
Just to update.. Using a better method to measure, I discovered there was more like a 1" difference in diameter. I went to Discount Tire and had them measure my BFG MTs tread to compare with a new one. There was a 3/32 difference, so my rears were still damn near new. Long story short I bought 2 new tires for the front so I can use 4wd and not be worried the whole time.. and it sure looks better with all 4 BFG MTs.
However! This is pretty interesting. I e-mailed Toyota directly on the matter, not really expecting a response... Here is what they had to say:
Anyway, all is well now.
However! This is pretty interesting. I e-mailed Toyota directly on the matter, not really expecting a response... Here is what they had to say:
Originally Posted by Toyota U.S.A.
Dear Mr. ----------,
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We do apologize for any confusion on this matter.
The 1" tire difference from front to the rear will not effect the drive train or the rotation of speed. It is best to have the same tire size on all four corners.
Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
We do apologize for any confusion on this matter.
The 1" tire difference from front to the rear will not effect the drive train or the rotation of speed. It is best to have the same tire size on all four corners.
Anyway, all is well now.
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