05-05-2008, 12:19 PM | #1 |
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ABS light
Does anyone know if a difference in tire size can make the ABS light come on? I put new wheels and tire on my cobra this weekend. Well i put 275's on the back and 245's on the front. As soon as i drove off in the car the abs light came on. Anyone seen this? Anyway to override it?
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05-05-2008, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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mine did and the traction control would cut off. do u have smaller tires on front?
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05-05-2008, 12:33 PM | #3 |
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I'm pretty sure the different tires sizes can cause that. The rear tires are turning at a different speed than the front tires, and that causes the ABS to freak out.
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05-05-2008, 12:39 PM | #4 |
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ya 245's on the front. I never thought twice about it cuz i've done that on every other car i've had. Guess I've never had ABS though. Anyway to override or anything?
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05-05-2008, 03:24 PM | #5 |
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It usually comes from having a taller rear tire. I know my abs light usually comes on with my slicks on. Not sure how to overide it though.
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05-05-2008, 09:53 PM | #6 |
Bet I red light B4U
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That will do it.
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05-06-2008, 08:31 PM | #7 |
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what was your stock tire size and what 275 did you put on? If stock was a 245/45/17 then a you should have installed a 275/40/17 in its place for the rear.
275/40's and 245/45's have the same overall diameter
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05-07-2008, 06:32 AM | #8 |
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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.
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05-07-2008, 06:53 AM | #9 |
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That is WAY too much sidewall for a Mustang! EDIT: Does anyone have those old pictures of 99blownsix's car from the Mafia forum? I remember he posted some pictures with some huge rear tires like that.
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05-07-2008, 07:14 AM | #10 |
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I don't think it is.....Its looks amazing on the car! I believe that's the size on there, i didn't drive it today so i could be wrong.
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