AWD CR-V tire thread tolerance

My 2003 AWD CR-V EX had a flat on the front passenger side after 15,000
miles. I found there was quite a significant thread depth difference between
the new tire and the worn tires. The other AWD car, a Subaru, I used to own
had a very tight tolerance for tire diameter difference. What about the
CR-V? Can I use the spare with the other three worn tires?

TIA

 

What does your owner's manual state?

CaptainKrunch

 

What does your owner's manual state?

CaptainKrunch

 

I did check the manual. I don't think it has anything on the thread depth
difference tolerance. However it does mention that different tire diameters
can have an adverse effect on the ABS as the ABS is constantly monitoring
the speed of each wheel. It comes short of saying the tolerance is 1/4" or
1".

LC

 

I did check the manual. I don't think it has anything on the thread depth
difference tolerance. However it does mention that different tire diameters
can have an adverse effect on the ABS as the ABS is constantly monitoring
the speed of each wheel. It comes short of saying the tolerance is 1/4" or
1".

LC

 

You say there was a significant difference in tread depth. What was the
measurement on both the new and old tire?

Dave D

 

You say there was a significant difference in tread depth. What was the
measurement on both the new and old tire?

Dave D

 

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LC,


The manual doesn't really push it, but CRV, Pilot, and Element should
use a five-tire rotation to avoid the mess you're in now. I'd just put a
few pounds less in the new tire, and run the old tires at the higher end
of the inflation range. Like 29, 32, 32, 32.

I'd also be more concerned about the load on the rear differential than
the ABS getting fooled... ABS isn't that sensitive unless you're mixing
a completely different tire in the mix.

'Curly'
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LC,


The manual doesn't really push it, but CRV, Pilot, and Element should
use a five-tire rotation to avoid the mess you're in now. I'd just put a
few pounds less in the new tire, and run the old tires at the higher end
of the inflation range. Like 29, 32, 32, 32.

I'd also be more concerned about the load on the rear differential than
the ABS getting fooled... ABS isn't that sensitive unless you're mixing
a completely different tire in the mix.

'Curly'
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3/16" to 1/4". I've put the new tire on the front passenger side. So far I'm
driving very cautiously and can't tell any difference in handling.

 

3/16" to 1/4". I've put the new tire on the front passenger side. So far I'm
driving very cautiously and can't tell any difference in handling.

 

Since I've put the new tire on the font passenger side, the rear diff
shouldn't be affected, should it? BTW, is there a front diff?

 

Since I've put the new tire on the font passenger side, the rear diff
shouldn't be affected, should it? BTW, is there a front diff?

 

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LC,

Don't lose any sleep over it, but that's a good question. Yes, the front
differential is inside the same box as the tranny, so to prevent
long-term wear-and-tear, you could underinflate that new tire by 3-4 lb
compared to the driver's side tire, like I mentioned above. Handling
wouldn't suffer at all unless you have too big a spread, then you'll
feel some pull to one side.

Make sure you own a good tire guage that goes to like 60 lb, not 150 lb.

We just spent $180 (but it was only Canadian) to buy one of those
STINKIN Dueller OEM Bridgestone tires because the previous owner of our
CRV didn't include the SPARE in any of the (many) tire rotations.
:-(

'Curly'

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LC,

Don't lose any sleep over it, but that's a good question. Yes, the front
differential is inside the same box as the tranny, so to prevent
long-term wear-and-tear, you could underinflate that new tire by 3-4 lb
compared to the driver's side tire, like I mentioned above. Handling
wouldn't suffer at all unless you have too big a spread, then you'll
feel some pull to one side.

Make sure you own a good tire guage that goes to like 60 lb, not 150 lb.

We just spent $180 (but it was only Canadian) to buy one of those
STINKIN Dueller OEM Bridgestone tires because the previous owner of our
CRV didn't include the SPARE in any of the (many) tire rotations.
:-(

'Curly'

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Thanks for the advice.

 

Thanks for the advice.

 

Tire tread depth (in the U.S.) is measured in */32. I don't know why but it
is. So from your measurements your tread depths are 3/16 or 6/32 and 1/4 or
8/32 for a difference of 2/32. This difference is really insignificant and
neither you nor the vehicle should notice any difference in handling,
steering, braking, or driveability....

Dave D

 

Tire tread depth (in the U.S.) is measured in */32. I don't know why but it
is. So from your measurements your tread depths are 3/16 or 6/32 and 1/4 or
8/32 for a difference of 2/32. This difference is really insignificant and
neither you nor the vehicle should notice any difference in handling,
steering, braking, or driveability....

Dave D

 

I didn't say it clear. I didn't mean the tire thread depths were between
3/16" to 1/4". I mean the different itself is from 3/16" to 1/4". Or in
order to avoid the confusion, let's say the difference is 1/4".