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  1. #1
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    tires

    I purchased a 2011 x5 35d about 4 months ago
    was looking for tires and seems to be 2 different sizes the front is smaller than the back
    it awd I thought the tires had to be the same size all around im confused dose anyone know

  2. #2
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    Do a google search for "staggered tire set-up". You should find lots of info as to why that type of set-up is used and how it creates a specific understeer for a specific type of handling. You will also discover how the tires (though different size) have the same overall rolling circumference...or each axle is at least within 3% (+/-) of each other which is exceptable.

    Example of google search result using aforementioned phrase above: https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/...e-wheel-setups
    Last edited by Qsilver7; 01-12-2019 at 09:40 PM.
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