AWD CR-V tire thread tolerance

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by LC, Jan 12, 2004.

  1. LC

    LC Guest

    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
     
    LC, Jan 12, 2004
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  2. What does your owner's manual state?

    CaptainKrunch
     
    CaptainKrunch, Jan 12, 2004
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  3. What does your owner's manual state?

    CaptainKrunch
     
    CaptainKrunch, Jan 12, 2004
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  4. LC

    LC Guest

    I did check the manual. I don't think it has anything on the thread depth
    difference tolerance. However it does mention that different tire diameters
    can have an adverse effect on the ABS as the ABS is constantly monitoring
    the speed of each wheel. It comes short of saying the tolerance is 1/4" or
    1".

    LC
     
    LC, Jan 12, 2004
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  5. LC

    LC Guest

    I did check the manual. I don't think it has anything on the thread depth
    difference tolerance. However it does mention that different tire diameters
    can have an adverse effect on the ABS as the ABS is constantly monitoring
    the speed of each wheel. It comes short of saying the tolerance is 1/4" or
    1".

    LC
     
    LC, Jan 12, 2004
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  6. LC

    Dave Dodson Guest

    You say there was a significant difference in tread depth. What was the
    measurement on both the new and old tire?

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Jan 13, 2004
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  7. LC

    Dave Dodson Guest

    You say there was a significant difference in tread depth. What was the
    measurement on both the new and old tire?

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Jan 13, 2004
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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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    'Curly Q. Links', Jan 13, 2004
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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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    'Curly Q. Links', Jan 13, 2004
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  10. LC

    LC Guest

    3/16" to 1/4". I've put the new tire on the front passenger side. So far I'm
    driving very cautiously and can't tell any difference in handling.
     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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  11. LC

    LC Guest

    3/16" to 1/4". I've put the new tire on the front passenger side. So far I'm
    driving very cautiously and can't tell any difference in handling.
     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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  12. LC

    LC Guest

    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?
     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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  13. LC

    LC Guest

    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?
     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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    LC,

    Don't lose any sleep over it, but that's a good question. Yes, the front
    differential is inside the same box as the tranny, so to prevent
    long-term wear-and-tear, you could underinflate that new tire by 3-4 lb
    compared to the driver's side tire, like I mentioned above. Handling
    wouldn't suffer at all unless you have too big a spread, then you'll
    feel some pull to one side.

    Make sure you own a good tire guage that goes to like 60 lb, not 150 lb.

    We just spent $180 (but it was only Canadian) to buy one of those
    STINKIN Dueller OEM Bridgestone tires because the previous owner of our
    CRV didn't include the SPARE in any of the (many) tire rotations.
    :-(

    'Curly'

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    'Curly Q. Links', Jan 14, 2004
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    LC,

    Don't lose any sleep over it, but that's a good question. Yes, the front
    differential is inside the same box as the tranny, so to prevent
    long-term wear-and-tear, you could underinflate that new tire by 3-4 lb
    compared to the driver's side tire, like I mentioned above. Handling
    wouldn't suffer at all unless you have too big a spread, then you'll
    feel some pull to one side.

    Make sure you own a good tire guage that goes to like 60 lb, not 150 lb.

    We just spent $180 (but it was only Canadian) to buy one of those
    STINKIN Dueller OEM Bridgestone tires because the previous owner of our
    CRV didn't include the SPARE in any of the (many) tire rotations.
    :-(

    'Curly'

    --
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Jan 14, 2004
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  16. LC

    LC Guest

    Thanks for the advice.

     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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  17. LC

    LC Guest

    Thanks for the advice.

     
    LC, Jan 14, 2004
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  18. LC

    Dave Dodson Guest

    Tire tread depth (in the U.S.) is measured in */32. I don't know why but it
    is. So from your measurements your tread depths are 3/16 or 6/32 and 1/4 or
    8/32 for a difference of 2/32. This difference is really insignificant and
    neither you nor the vehicle should notice any difference in handling,
    steering, braking, or driveability....

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Jan 14, 2004
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  19. LC

    Dave Dodson Guest

    Tire tread depth (in the U.S.) is measured in */32. I don't know why but it
    is. So from your measurements your tread depths are 3/16 or 6/32 and 1/4 or
    8/32 for a difference of 2/32. This difference is really insignificant and
    neither you nor the vehicle should notice any difference in handling,
    steering, braking, or driveability....

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Jan 14, 2004
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  20. LC

    LC Guest

    I didn't say it clear. I didn't mean the tire thread depths were between
    3/16" to 1/4". I mean the different itself is from 3/16" to 1/4". Or in
    order to avoid the confusion, let's say the difference is 1/4".
     
    LC, Jan 15, 2004
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