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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 10:05 AM
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Smaller spare tire abs issues?

Has anyone tried putting a stock spare on while running 35's on the truck? Does it spaz out completely or is it okay?
 
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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I'm sure it will ... different diameter, different rpm speed.


ABS expects all 4 wheels to be turning at the same rpm on good roads... and the smaller will be turning faster..
 
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 01:02 PM
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Don't know why you would.


Honestly it depends on what year you got. Newer vehicles have a sensor at all four corners. Older models did not.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 02:29 PM
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Interesting. Not sure how abs would work without a speed sensor on all 4. Only reason I ask is some vehicles are known to have more issue than others so just wondering. Recently got 35's but still have stock spare and would prefer to keep it if it's useable.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 05:18 PM
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For a short time it will be fine. Your ABS really doesn't give a crap about it.

I have ran a stock spare tire with 40's below. It was on the front and for a short time. It will be fine.

Your speedometer is mainly dependent on the rear speed sensor in your rear axle.

Run the tire on the front of the truck.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Thanks. I know the sprinter forum jumps everyone's *** if they propose a stock spare and even slightly oversize tires which I find funny since not a one of them have ever tried it so I did and it was no problem at all. Sometimes things that seem impossible on paper are in fact non issue.
 
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