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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 11:53 AM
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Will this kill my transfer case ?

Hello, x166 2017 gls450

I want to go staggered with all terrain tires, because I don't want front to become very bumpy but I want rear to have as wide track as possible... these two sizes are what's available but they're 1.5 mm apart in diameter, will this kill my transfer case ?


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Old Nov 12, 2023 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 007_e350
they're 1.5 mm apart in diameter, will this kill my transfer case ?
No.

Look at the difference in revolutions per mile. It's almost exactly 2 revolutions. This means that over the course of one mile, the transfer case will have to accommodate two more revolutions for one axle vs. the other. It's insignificant.
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Look at the difference in revolutions per mile. It's almost exactly 2 revolutions. This means that over the course of one mile, the transfer case will have to accommodate two more revolutions for one axle vs. the other. It's insignificant.
great thank you!
I can play with tire pressures to lower the rear ones to kinda match as best as possible also..
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Don't bother. Changing the pressure doesn't change the length of the belts under the tread.
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