Bigger Tires in Rear on a FWD car

[JC]

Can I expect any negative side effects from having a bigger (taller and fatter) tire in the back than in the front of a FWD car? What about as much as 1.5 inches taller?

Will this have any impact on differential or ABS in any way? Something tells me that beyond the stance/look and slight MPGs loss there won't be a real impact.

I want to do this because I like that muscle car look.. even if the muscle is in the front.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Can I expect any negative side effects from having a bigger (taller and fatter) tire in the back than in the front of a FWD car? What about as much as 1.5 inches taller?

Will this have any impact on differential or ABS in any way? Something tells me that beyond the stance/look and slight MPGs loss there won't be a real impact.

I want to do this because I like that muscle car look.. even if the muscle is in the front.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Ask your mother, clean your room, do your homework....

 

[Chuckie Finzter]

Can I expect any negative side effects from having a bigger (taller and fatter) tire in the back than in the front of a FWD car? What about as much as 1.5 inches taller?

Will this have any impact on differential or ABS in any way? Something tells me that beyond the stance/look and slight MPGs loss there won't be a real impact.

I want to do this because I like that muscle car look.. even if the muscle is in the front.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

JC JC JC.

Manufactures spend millions on designing a motor, and by you putting on odd size tyres between front and rear will seriously compromise all that Honda have tried to achieve. It may look good in your eyes but come to a corner at anything over 20MPH will probably send you off the road. ABS would most likely to be ok, as would the diff cost that's at the front on a FWD car, all you are doing is dragging the rear around. However, if your car has any sort of stability ESP system linked to the braking system this would be a different story due to the differing aspect ratios of the tyres and larger rims.

Another thing to bear in mind would be insurance. If you change all the rims and rubber to the same spec and tell them, you may or may not get an increase in premium. However, if you don't and crash, they won't pay up and giggle at your stupidity (no offence meant). Conversely, when the inspector who checks out your motor after a crash will surly see odd tyres and would be laughing for a week.

Good luck .

CF

 

[Jim Yanik]

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JC JC JC.

Manufactures spend millions on designing a motor, and by you putting on odd size tyres between front and rear will seriously compromise all that Honda have tried to achieve. It may look good in your eyes but come to a corner at anything over 20MPH will probably send you off the road. ABS would most likely to be ok, as would the diff cost that's at the front on a FWD car, all you are doing is dragging the rear around. However, if your car has any sort of stability ESP system linked to the braking system this would be a different story due to the differing aspect ratios of the tyres and larger rims.

Another thing to bear in mind would be insurance. If you change all the rims and rubber to the same spec and tell them, you may or may not get an increase in premium. However, if you don't and crash, they won't pay up and giggle at your stupidity (no offence meant). Conversely, when the inspector who checks out your motor after a crash will surly see odd tyres and would be laughing for a week.

Good luck .

CF

you also can't rotate the tires front to back for even wear. You might even have clearance problems in the wheelwell,particularly with a few friends in the car,gouge up some expensive new tires.

 

[Dano58]

Can I expect any negative side effects from having a bigger (taller and fatter) tire in the back than in the front of a FWD car?  What about as much as 1.5 inches taller?

Will this have any impact on differential or ABS in any way? Something tells me that beyond the stance/look and slight MPGs loss there won't be a real impact.

I want to do this because I like that muscle car look.. even if the muscle is in the front.

Any thoughts?

Yep, buy a RWD car....

Dan D
Central NJ USA

 

[CH®IS]

Yep, buy a RWD car....

Dan D
Central NJ USA

Indeed, this seems like the best answer so far.

I assume the OP's car is a honda, since we are where we are. If you're looking for a little inspiration on what (not) to do to make it a little cooler and more like a muscle car... visit http://www.ricecar.com/

If you want a muscle car look, start with a muscle car.

- Chris