winter tire tread pattern
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winter tire tread pattern
I have two 205/70/15 nordics with 9mm and am looking for 2 more for the winter. I found two more nordics 205/70/15 with 9mm as well but the tread pattern is different. same size and tread depth but different pattern.
I was wondering if they would work on my 97 CR-V. I've read that different sizes/tread depth on the tires will cause the all wheel drive to kick on and over heat but will it kick in with just the tread pattern different?
Thanks
I was wondering if they would work on my 97 CR-V. I've read that different sizes/tread depth on the tires will cause the all wheel drive to kick on and over heat but will it kick in with just the tread pattern different?
Thanks
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Tire Circumference, not tread pattern, is the determining factor. Have the seller measure the distance around each tire.
Then you measure yours...they should be within 2% for proper operation of the RT4WD.
One CRV owner had a blowout on a newer CRV...got another Bridgestone Dueller (OE Tire) with the exact same tread...but the aftermarket tire was a different circumference! Caused some problems.... :nervous: Eventually the tire dealer had to order an OE replacement tire to make everything well...
Then you measure yours...they should be within 2% for proper operation of the RT4WD.
One CRV owner had a blowout on a newer CRV...got another Bridgestone Dueller (OE Tire) with the exact same tread...but the aftermarket tire was a different circumference! Caused some problems.... :nervous: Eventually the tire dealer had to order an OE replacement tire to make everything well...
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It's the DIFFERENCE between front and rear speed that wears out the differential. Honda allows only 2% difference IIRC.
Try to get the same circumference...or buy a set of four new tires...