ABS/PSM failure - tire size??
06-21-2018 | 07:58 PM
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You might be harming your drivetrain or viscous coupling with those completely incorrect tire diameters. I would replace the rears with some other size around 25.5 inches in diameter immediately.
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06-21-2018 | 08:06 PM
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06-21-2018 | 08:47 PM
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Of course there's the rubberband thin 315/25/19 @ 25.2" tall, but wants to drive around with almost zero sidewall?
06-21-2018 | 09:11 PM
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I run 19s but with skinny all-season tires for snow/rain.
06-22-2018 | 01:39 AM
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Interestingly enough, the 225/40/18 Advans were the exact same height and revs per mile as the 295/30s (25.0" & 831 revs) so I went with taller 235/40s up front @ 25.3" tall & 820 revs per mile to preserve the factory ratios...seems to work well paired with the 295/30s.
06-22-2018 | 03:17 AM
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Awesome thanks everyone. That’s what I needed to hear. My fenders are rolled which should give me a bit more flexibility with tire options, but I’ll have to go down in size in the rears for sure. Going to make the change right away to avoid doing any damage. Thanks everyone!
06-22-2018 | 11:19 AM
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Awesome thanks everyone. That’s what I needed to hear. My fenders are rolled which should give me a bit more flexibility with tire options, but I’ll have to go down in size in the rears for sure. Going to make the change right away to avoid doing any damage. Thanks everyone!
So after all the discussion, what size rear tires are you going with?
06-22-2018 | 12:31 PM
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Can you share PN & instructions? I'm fighting this right now. Speed sensor fault - replaced. It cut down but did not eliminate the PSM/ABS fault. I just replaced my original 2002 MAF but still have about the same error rate.
Here are a couple of links you may find helpful:
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...el-sensor.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-turb...trol-unit.html
08-19-2018 | 01:49 AM
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235/35 x19 (your current front tire) pairs up identical with 275/30 x19. Not sure how good it would look...but could be your cheapest fix as it would only require a rear tire change to a slimmer one.
08-25-2018 | 09:50 PM
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I am having the same issue. My car had some aftermarket 19s on it for around 10 years. (Previous owner)
This month I switched back to stock 18s with stock tire sizes.
The only thing I can notice is that the PSM switch on the dash seems to have been disabled. The ABS/PSM light comes on after about 5-10 minutes of driving.
This month I switched back to stock 18s with stock tire sizes.
The only thing I can notice is that the PSM switch on the dash seems to have been disabled. The ABS/PSM light comes on after about 5-10 minutes of driving.