Spare Tire

[b-rad]

the ba/bf standard spare tire has a sticker on it saying dont go over 80km/h

dose anyone no why is it something to do with the rim or the rubber

[ZAP]

If I remember correctly this is only for cars with a 16" steel spare and to go much faster will damage the diff due to a slight difference with the rolling diameter of the 17" vs the 16"

[b-rad]

so if I had 2 16" (spares) on the back it will be fine ?

Edited 17/06/09 10:00 AM by b-rad

[ZAP]

Yep

You have a limited slip diff and the differences int he rolling diameter caused the wheels to turn at a slightly different speed.

The faster yuo go the more damage it can cause to the LSD.

[Maximus]

Its the difference in the rolling diamater between the 16in on one side of the diff and the 17/18/19inch on the other side.

A 16 inch each side is fine

[b-rad]

ah ok thanks guys

[tab]

+ the changes in handling with it running on only one side.

Also your ABS will have a bit of a spasm with different size wheels between front and back.

[b-rad]

im planning to go back to 16's for all 4 so I should be alright