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Old 10-30-2007, 08:46 PM
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Ok I run 20" wheels on the car for everyday driving. I just put drag radails on the stock 17"wheels for the drag strip this friday night.My question is can I run my 20's in the front or do I need 17 in the front to match the rear.
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Old 10-30-2007, 09:33 PM
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The 20's in the front can be left on but will slow you down. If you still have all 4 17's I would out them on the front as well.
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Old 10-30-2007, 09:58 PM
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would the abs sensors work with different front and rear wheel size or will I get a abs code or something.
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Old 10-31-2007, 01:32 AM
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Not sure why changing your wheels would thrown an "abs code." I'd always thought that the ABS sensors measure the rotational speed of the wheel. Should that speed drop sharply or suddenly go to zero, the ABS will let up on the brakes a wee bit. I think you're in the clear.

Also you are drag racing, which requires all the braking skill of a five year old riding a fixed gear tricycle.
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Old 10-31-2007, 01:21 PM
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The only reason the abs could possibly kick in would be from overall size difference in the tire height 20" tires= 29inches(for instance) 17" DR = 26"
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Old 10-31-2007, 01:23 PM
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Oh yeah, you'll run a faster time with 17" wheels all around.
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