ABS light - Page 2

QWKSNKE · 05-07-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by StangChik

the rims i bought had 275/55/17 on the back so i guess that explains, But thanks for the info at least now i know what to put on when i buy new tires.

Holy sh** that's a 29" tall tire!

Maybe you meant to say 275/45/17

StangChik · 05-08-2008, 06:37 AM

My mistake, i looked last night and it is a 275/40/17 on the back, I don't know where i got that number.

TheJeanyus · 05-08-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by StangChik

My mistake, i looked last night and it is a 275/40/17 on the back, I don't know where i got that number.

That's more like it.

That is the stock size tire for an '03 Cobra.

StangChik · 05-08-2008, 07:03 AM

ok so can i run that size all the way around, or will it still affect my ABS. I really like the way those tires look.

TheJeanyus · 05-08-2008, 07:11 AM

ABS works based off of the difference between the rotational speed of the wheels - when a wheel is slipping, it spins at a different speed than the others. Putting a different diameter tire in the back results in the rear tires spinning at a different speed than the front tires, which triggers the ABS light. If you put 275/40's on the front, the ABS light should go away.

StangChik · 05-08-2008, 08:02 AM

cool i'll do that. Will it hurt to drive it like this for just a couple of months?

TheJeanyus · 05-08-2008, 08:32 AM

I don't think so.

QWKSNKE · 05-08-2008, 12:22 PM

I am surprised it made the light come on. a 245/45/17 and a 275/40/17 are almost ientical in height

mustang1549 · 05-08-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

EDIT: Does anyone have those old pictures of 99blownsix's car from the Mafia forum?

i miss that guy. he was full of interesting post.

TheJeanyus · 05-08-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mustang1549

i miss that guy. he was full of interesting post.

I no longer use AIM thanks to him.

05-08-2008, 07:11 AM	#15
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	ABS works based off of the difference between the rotational speed of the wheels - when a wheel is slipping, it spins at a different speed than the others. Putting a different diameter tire in the back results in the rear tires spinning at a different speed than the front tires, which triggers the ABS light. If you put 275/40's on the front, the ABS light should go away. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

05-08-2008, 08:32 AM	#17
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	I don't think so. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

05-08-2008, 12:22 PM	#18
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	I am surprised it made the light come on. a 245/45/17 and a 275/40/17 are almost ientical in height __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

05-08-2008, 06:37 AM	#12
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	My mistake, i looked last night and it is a 275/40/17 on the back, I don't know where i got that number.

05-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#14
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	ok so can i run that size all the way around, or will it still affect my ABS. I really like the way those tires look.

05-08-2008, 08:02 AM	#16
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	cool i'll do that. Will it hurt to drive it like this for just a couple of months?