limiting factor on spare tire distance?
#11
It's much preferable to avoid using different diameter rear tires on the drive axle - and especially if your car's differential is a limited slip type. All of the differential gears will always be turning more than they should, and the LSD's clutch plates will be continually slipping against each other (and wearing out).
#12
I doubt they check that. No way are the going to open up the pumpkin (and change the fluid at $xx.xx per quart on their nickel), and I doubt that checking one wheel for "breakaway torque" would be a good enough indication to be worth the trouble.
The way most people discover that LSD plates are worn is when they start having only the right rear tire spin on a hard launch or too easily when turning a hard right from a full stop. I'm not at all sure how wear on a Torsen type of differential can be gauged, other than by driving and observing.
Norm
The way most people discover that LSD plates are worn is when they start having only the right rear tire spin on a hard launch or too easily when turning a hard right from a full stop. I'm not at all sure how wear on a Torsen type of differential can be gauged, other than by driving and observing.
Norm
#13
From what I have been able to find out, this part has been discontinued. If anyone knows where to get such a tire (new, not sitting around for years), please let me know. Thanks.
#14
Were you able to get a new donut tire? I think the size you need for the 17" wheel is T185/60R17, part number 9003089397.
From what I have been able to find out, this part has been discontinued. If anyone knows where to get such a tire (new, not sitting around for years), please let me know. Thanks.
From what I have been able to find out, this part has been discontinued. If anyone knows where to get such a tire (new, not sitting around for years), please let me know. Thanks.
#15
Why are you guys overthinking this? The spare tire in my mustang is a 185/17R60 tire, you should be able to get one of those from any tire shop, plus you should be able to get it speed rated.
I agree that the limiting factor is both the tire age and the speed/load rating. Get a real tire on the spare rim.
I agree that the limiting factor is both the tire age and the speed/load rating. Get a real tire on the spare rim.
#16
I can't even find 185/60-17's online just to find out if it has the same load index as a T185/60-17 tire. I have my doubts regarding load capacity, as T-spares are typically inflated to much higher pressures than normal road tires (which are either SL or XL).
1010tires won't even try to search for that size, doesn't list 17" diameter once you've entered 185 for width and 60 for profile.
Norm
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