uneven tire size

[wwatwai]

New to the forum. I have a 246 Operating on Asphalt. Can I install New tires with Used on the same side? There can be as much as 3" in tire height difference.

 

[wwatwai]

The concern is the drive line system. Pumps, chains, etc. According to the formula for circumference, 2" difference in diameter can result in 3' difference traveled in only 10 revolutions. Would that not create severe stress in the drive line?

 

[knogen]

NO

 

[wwatwai]

NO

No, that I can install new with used. Or No, that it will cause damage to the driveline.

 

[knogen]

No, that I can install new with used. Or No, that it will cause damage to the driveline.

Motor is between wheels with chain to each axle. If one wheel is larger one wheel will be faster than the other.hard on chains.

 

[Tazza]

Motor is between wheels with chain to each axle. If one wheel is larger one wheel will be faster than the other.hard on chains.

You are meant to replace tyres one side at a time. When one is larger front or back on the same side, it does put more load on the chains. Over time, they will wear, the hope is that they are rotated enough to keep that wear as even as possible.
Working in dirt, it doesn't seem to be an issue, but asphalt or concrete is stickier and puts extra load on the drive train.

 

[kroog]

You are meant to replace tyres one side at a time. When one is larger front or back on the same side, it does put more load on the chains. Over time, they will wear, the hope is that they are rotated enough to keep that wear as even as possible.
Working in dirt, it doesn't seem to be an issue, but asphalt or concrete is stickier and puts extra load on the drive train.

You'll tear the snot out of the sprockets and chains. Don't do it. BIG mistake. Keep same size tires on each side.