wwest Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 If you run slightly different, lower circumference, tires on the front vs the rear during the winter months the automatic engagement of the rear driveline will have the ability for rear torque biasing beyond 50/50. 40/60 or maybe even 30/70. Much safer, like the Acura SH-AWD system, wintertime operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeNut Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 All of the torque distribution is handled as needed by the AWD and stability/traction control systems (much like the Acura or any other system). Installing different diameter tires would only increase the risk of burning up the AWD hardware, as it will be constantly compensating for the difference in rotational speed between the front and rear axle. Also, it's even more important in winter to have the same tires front to rear to help maintain handling performance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 All of the torque distribution is handled as needed by the AWD and stability/traction control systems (much like the Acura or any other system). Installing different diameter tires would only increase the risk of burning up the AWD hardware, as it will be constantly compensating for the difference in rotational speed between the front and rear axle. Also, it's even more important in winter to have the same tires front to rear to help maintain handling performance... Willard has proven repeatedly that he doesn't understand AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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