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Originally Posted by redpoint5
I understand in principle why differing diameter wheels would cause accelerated wear on a differential, but that's essentially what they are designed for. When going around a corner, to a differential it's as if there's unequal diameter wheels. I'm not recommending the practice, but I'm also not worried about running a donut for a month while funds accrue for a proper repair.
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This may be the case for most vehicles, with an open differential. And even the electronic traction controls, which are more often fitted instead of a mechanical locker or limited-slip differential on newer vehicles, may also adjust better to an odd-sized pair of tires.