winter tire tread pattern - Honda-Acura.net

trails · 09-24-09, 11:13 PM

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

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Carbuff · 09-25-09, 06:18 PM

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....

Eventually the tire dealer had to order an OE replacement tire to make everything well...

trails · 09-29-09, 08:03 AM

what if I was to put the tires that are a little larger on the front.... then they will not spin quicker than the rear ones?

Carbuff · 10-01-09, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by trails

what if I was to put the tires that are a little larger on the front.... then they will not spin quicker than the rear ones?

Larger tires spin slower. (Less revolutions per mile)

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...

09-25-09, 06:18 PM	#2
Carbuff Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lost in the Garden State Posts: 57	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.... Eventually the tire dealer had to order an OE replacement tire to make everything well... __________________ Atwell Haines '99 3.2 TL '06 CR-V EX, 5 Speed '07 Fit Sport, 5 Speed North NJ

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09-29-09, 08:03 AM	#3
trails Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 8	what if I was to put the tires that are a little larger on the front.... then they will not spin quicker than the rear ones?