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Old 11-11-2008, 08:14 PM   #1
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Tire Sizes

Ok I know you should not put two different size tires on the same axel. But while in four wheel drive will it be ok to have a pair of 31x 10.5x15 on front and 32x10.5x15 on rear. The only reason this would happen is if I needed to use as a spare. Not the smartest thing but in a emergency will it cause any damage to transfer case or axels????
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:08 PM   #2
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Not in 4wd.It could blow the gears out of the front or screw up the driveshaft,not sure about the driveshaft part maybe someone will chime in on that one but the gears i'm sure about.If you run it in 2wd with the hubs unlocked you should be ok.
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:13 PM   #3
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Not in 4wd.It could blow the gears out of the front or screw up the driveshaft,not sure about the driveshaft part maybe someone will chime in on that one but the gears i'm sure about.If you run it in 2wd with the hubs unlocked you should be ok.


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Old 11-11-2008, 10:06 PM   #4
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Yes I know kinda stupid but dont have a spare yet and want to do some wheeling. Thank for the info guys.
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Old 11-12-2008, 03:52 AM   #5
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I don't recommend it man. Its not good on the truck!
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Old 11-14-2008, 03:25 PM   #6
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Ok I know you should not put two different size tires on the same axel. But while in four wheel drive will it be ok to have a pair of 31x 10.5x15 on front and 32x10.5x15 on rear. The only reason this would happen is if I needed to use as a spare. Not the smartest thing but in a emergency will it cause any damage to transfer case or axels????
will it get you home in a bad spot, yes. but you don't want to drive it like that any more than you have to.
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