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ABS, Vdc off, Slip warnings

Old Sep 8, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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ABS, Vdc off, Slip warnings

I just upgraded to some oem 19's from my 17's, and now the abs, vdc off, and slip lights are on. What does this mean?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Probably tire size issue. What sizes are you using?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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245/40/19 for rear, and 225/35/19 for fronts.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Front seems a bit short. Should be in 225/40-19 to keep diameters correct. I'm guessing the inch difference is what's setting it off.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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is it still drive able?
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:05 PM
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Not the best idea. Stability control/traction control works off tire diameter and right now the car thinks it's slipping due to the incorrect diameters.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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When i start the car up, the lights doesnt come on right away. I start to drive, i can feel the brakes slipping, still no lights. After a couple minutes the abs, slip and vdc lights will come on, and the brakes seems fine.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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i would not recommend driving it like that
 
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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aye could be dangerous... might want to get that resolved
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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warning lights

im havin the same problem but my lights dont come on till 65-70mph
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Just put some 225/40/19's on the fronts and the lights are gone.
 
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