Just because a couple guys say it is okay does not make it right.
The manual reccomends against it as many people here have said since it could damage the atessa AWD system
Some guys have successfully went over Niagara Falls some have not, your choice.

 

Lol. I was going to say the same thing!


Just cuz one guy can do it doesn't mean it will work for everyone. The thing is these guys telling you you'll be fine aren't going to come help pay to fix the car if/when something does break. I sometimes wonder if people would recommened the things they do now if there was a way they could be held liable.

Your AWD light is blinking, so your car obviously doesn't like your wheel setup otherwise a warning light wouldn't have gone off.

 

yea, i came to realize about 300$ in tires < $1500 for transfer case

 

I think it's a wise move on your part to run the same size tires all around, and hopefully your flashing light does not mean you have already damaged some of your system.

 

And possibly voiding part of your powertrain warranty.

 

Find an used set of rears for now? There's a place in Ca (search the so cal forum) that sells used tires and ships. Perhaps trade in your 265s?

 

a forum is in reality a place where people can posture and act like they know what they're talking about. the reality is that while they're "successfully" running staggered on an AWD setup, that doesn't mean anything. you can "successfully" ride your car on four flat tires. a better example would be if there was a contaminant in your fuel lines, your car would likely run, and it's EXTREMELY possible that you wouldn't notice a difference for a LONG time. as in long enough for you to significantly damage your engine.

my .002: stop running a staggered setup on a car which both factory and QUALIFIED professionals SPECIFICALLY warn against, and return to a normal setup.