EdwinZ wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I just got a call from my dealer that the tire profile on my rear
> tires is only 1 and 3 millimeters. Since I do not drive a lot
> (anymore), I opted for replacing the 1mm tire only.
> Now the interesting part: my dealer told me that I should replace both
> since otherwise the ABS system would get confused! The difference in
> profile of a new tire and the 3mm tire would be too much...
>
> Is this a trick to make more money, or is this really an issue??? I
> could not find any information regarding ABS and tire wear, only about
> ABS and different tire sizes (inches, not millimeters)...
Sounds like complete rubbish to me. Assume 2mm difference in radius
would mean a circumferential difference of about 12mm..
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