ABS light

StangChik · 05-05-2008, 12:19 PM

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?

SlowJoe · 05-05-2008, 12:25 PM

mine did and the traction control would cut off. do u have smaller tires on front?

TheJeanyus · 05-05-2008, 12:33 PM

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.

StangChik · 05-05-2008, 12:39 PM

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?

rtusnake · 05-05-2008, 03:24 PM

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.

04 Mach1 · 05-05-2008, 09:53 PM

That will do it.

QWKSNKE · 05-06-2008, 08:31 PM

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

StangChik · 05-07-2008, 06:32 AM

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.

TheJeanyus · 05-07-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StangChik

275/55/17

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.

StangChik · 05-07-2008, 07:14 AM

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.

05-05-2008, 12:19 PM	#1
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	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?

05-05-2008, 12:25 PM	#2
SlowJoe Mind Blowing Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 3,913	mine did and the traction control would cut off. do u have smaller tires on front? __________________ Slow Joe Racing 2008 dodge ram 5.7 HEMI 1993 lx with a 289 and a 3 speed on the floor WTB 1955 t-bird project

05-05-2008, 12:33 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	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. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

05-05-2008, 03:24 PM	#5
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05-05-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
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05-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#4
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	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?

05-06-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	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 __________________ 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

05-07-2008, 06:32 AM	#8
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	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.

05-07-2008, 07:14 AM	#10
StangChik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 194	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.