Re: [MV] 2 1/2 tires

From: BRANDSTEDT@aol.com
Date: Wed Aug 14 2002 - 07:10:27 PDT


The 1100x20 and the 900x20 will fit the 20" wheels. They are bias ply and
have inner tubes.
Radial tires can be mounted on the same wheels, but will need innertubes as
well.

The bias ply tires have very tough side walls and are probably better suited
for off road driving then the radials (the 1100 has 12 plies).

If you are planning to drive in all wheel drive mode, then all tires must be
of the same size to minimize the strain on the drive train (or not, see
below).

 If front wheel drive is not engaged, a different tire could be used in the
front (with a different rolling diameter, if you will).

The way the differentials work, it is possible to put different size tires on
each axle as long as the combined rolling diameters on each axle are equal.
In other words, you can install a 900x20 on one side and an 1100x20 tire on
the other side on each axle without causing strain, as long as all axles have
the same set of tires.
I have tried it and it works. It looks kind of weird, but...
Bjorn
MVPA 19212



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