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The fourth generation 3 Series (E46 chassis) was introduced in 1999 and set the standard for engineering and performance during it's years of production including being named to Car & Driver's 10 best list every one of those years! ! -- View the E46 Wiki

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Old 06-21-2012, 03:49 AM
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rear tires upsize will it affect ASC on staggered setup?

just wondering if it is safe to put higher profile tires on rear wheels with staggered setup.

original size is 17" with front: 225/45 and rear 245/40;

new setup: 225/45 and rear 245/45;

Will it cause any transmission issues or ABS/ASC?

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Old 06-21-2012, 09:51 AM
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Nope but it will promote more under steer unless you dial it out via the suspension + alignment (may require aftermarket swaybars and adj shocks/struts.
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Old 06-21-2012, 10:04 AM
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Why not just avoid problems by going with the CORRECT size tires ???
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had a flat tire with and ive decided to change both rear ones, and the shop fitted the wrong size!! now rear higher then front... should i change to correct size or it should be ok?
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so can it actually cause any mechanical problems or just under steer?
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so can it actually cause any mechanical problems or just under steer?
There is an "allowable tolerance" for the DSC/TC....if your particular combo exceeds the limits of that tolerance, you could have a problem. If it stays within the limits, you should be OK. I would go back to the tire shop and make some noise, though. It sounds like this is their responsibility....
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