4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: Will I damage or harm my 4x4..., wheels tires, 4wd


Question
Will I damage or harm my 4x4 drivetrain if I run smaller diameter tires on the front? Part two, will I damage the drivetrain if I use a spacesaver spare on only one wheel? Thankyou

Answer
Hi Jeff, as you didn't mention what type of rig you drive, I am uncertain as to all the answers.  But for sure, do NOT run different diameter tires by very much or for very long.  If you don't hvae full time 4wd, and you don't put it in 4wd, you can run for a while just fine.

Spacesaver wheels/tires are not for 4wd's.  Get a real spare.  You can run it a short period for a short distance, If you don't put it in 4wd and don't do anything radical.  But don't chance it.  Get a real, close to the same size, spare.

Del
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