Paulo Santos
New Member
let me think a little bit...
Freelander transmission uses a viscus coupling unit to put power in the rear wheels.
to have power is needed an certain amount of difference in the rotation speed between the" front" and the "rear" shaft.
with 4 equal tires LR as set this speed difference. Front shaft rotating faster then the rear.
If we put smaller tires in the rear, the rear shaft will rotate faster giving less difference in the rotation speed and less power to the rear wheels, but putting all the transmission in less stress.
if we put smaller tires in the front, is the other way.
So, as far as i can see, the solution is to keep all the tires equal, or at least put new tires in the FRONT.... SURPRISE !!!!
Freelander transmission uses a viscus coupling unit to put power in the rear wheels.
to have power is needed an certain amount of difference in the rotation speed between the" front" and the "rear" shaft.
with 4 equal tires LR as set this speed difference. Front shaft rotating faster then the rear.
If we put smaller tires in the rear, the rear shaft will rotate faster giving less difference in the rotation speed and less power to the rear wheels, but putting all the transmission in less stress.
if we put smaller tires in the front, is the other way.
So, as far as i can see, the solution is to keep all the tires equal, or at least put new tires in the FRONT.... SURPRISE !!!!