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Quick Tire Question

XLT

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1998 Sport SOHC 4X4
Is it ok if i use two different size tires on my sport? I figured it should be alright becuase i have 31 inch tires on now and my spare is a 30 inch with brand new tread. Also were would you recommend sticking the spare on back or front? The front one was the one that blew but i figured i can shuffle them if need be. I was planning on putting it on front anyways. I did a quick search but found nothing. Thanks in advance.

I know the awd drive v8s need all the same tire but i have the auto 4wd.
 






Nope

You need a full size spare, that 1 tire being a different size is going to confuse the GEM and make it think you've got a tire slipping. I had that issue with mine when I blew a tire on the interstate. But I had no choice but to use the 235/70/15 that was under there. I had them remount one of the old tires that was still good on mine to the spare when I bought new tires in case I ever needed to run my spare again. But with the BFG T/A KOs it's an unlikely situation. But no, you have to have all the tires the same otherwise it'll constantly be kicking in the 4wd, if you do the BWM you'll see see how that works, assuming you use a lighted switch. For a spare I use any cheap-o tire that's the same size, as long as it works, then I'll just buy a new good one when I can. Or if you're a serious off-roader you'll want all the tires to be the same.
 






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