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different tire tread front vs rear and 4WD

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by RB62, Feb 4, 2019.

  1. Feb 4, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    RB62

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    I apologize if this has already been covered, but I don't see it in a quick search.

    I have a 2014 TRD with 4WD. At the moment I have the same size tires (275/65R18) on all four wheels, but the two rear tires are older and have a more aggressive tread style. Is the difference between front and rear tires enough to affect 4WD operation? Lately my 4WD seems to be having more strain and "clunks" going in and out of drive than in the past.

    thanks in advance for any insight.

    rb
     
  2. Feb 5, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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    Shouldn't have any impact on that.
     
  3. Feb 5, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    Yes, it will. You won't notice going into 4 wheel drive as much, but it will definitely clunk taking it out if 4 wheel drive.
     
  4. Feb 5, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    Brands of tires even though they say they are the same size, are many times slightly different. Add that to the fact that two of them are older, means that they were all spinning at different rates. The four-wheel-drive system needs to be in sync for smooth operation.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    Joe Dirt

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    On an older truck it would not make any difference, on your truck it might because of electronic anti spin traction control. Phoney lockers are standard on 201X Tundras. If a tire spins the system applies the brake to that wheel.Measure the circumference of the front with string, then the back. If you ever saw an older 4x4 " dogwalking" it's either the center bolt on the rear axle is broken or tire size is different. Others may chime in but Tundras " locking" system is not like any other. As others said if the front and rear are not in sync damage may occur on dry pavement in 4x4. In mud or sand it's a non issue. I had 12" rear on 16's on back and 750x 16's in front on my 1973 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4. Lasted for years. It had a 1/2" difference iirc.
     
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