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Old 01-01-05, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan H
Yes, I KNOW about the system and how its setup. That is why in my first reply, I told the guy to replace the tires with the SAME "tire/size." I only recommended that if a pair of tires aren't worn in the first place, theres no point in replacing them. If the same make tire and correctly sized tire is used in the first place, there will be no problems.

Of course if both pairs of front/rear tires show questionable wear, then they should be replaced altogether.

Yes, many AWD problems can be traced to uneven tires and wheels.

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Old 01-01-05, 07:24 AM
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Carlsson.....make sure that when you DO get your new rubber that the guys in the shop, when they re-mount the wheels, torque all the lug nuts evenly and no more than the factory figures....which can vary anywhere from 65 to 85 ft.-lbs. A hand-held torque wrench is usually the best way to do this. The correct torque figure can usually be found in the Owners' or Shop Manual.
Overtorquing or uneven torquing is a classic setup for rotor warping.
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