Since I've put the new tire on the font passenger side, the rear diff
shouldn't be affected, should it? BTW, is there a front diff?


"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> LC wrote:
> >
> > My 2003 AWD CR-V EX had a flat on the front passenger side after 15,000
> > miles. I found there was quite a significant thread depth difference
between
> > the new tire and the worn tires. The other AWD car, a Subaru, I used to
own
> > had a very tight tolerance for tire diameter difference. What about the
> > CR-V? Can I use the spare with the other three worn tires?
> >
> > TIA
>
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>
> LC,
>
>
> The manual doesn't really push it, but CRV, Pilot, and Element should
> use a five-tire rotation to avoid the mess you're in now. I'd just put a
> few pounds less in the new tire, and run the old tires at the higher end
> of the inflation range. Like 29, 32, 32, 32.
>
> I'd also be more concerned about the load on the rear differential than
> the ABS getting fooled... ABS isn't that sensitive unless you're mixing
> a completely different tire in the mix.
>
> 'Curly'
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