Not compatible with VDC?
08-03-2009, 05:28 PM
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Not compatible with VDC?
On some websites, i.e. japanparts.com, they have wheels listed and in the comments shows "Not VDC compliant."
Now, I know 08+ WRX's have VDC.
Do aftermarket rims jack up the VDC?
Does anyone have some good evidence to back this up. I can't find anything solid.
Thx!
Now, I know 08+ WRX's have VDC.
Do aftermarket rims jack up the VDC?
Does anyone have some good evidence to back this up. I can't find anything solid.
Thx!
08-04-2009, 04:43 PM
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as far as I know, as long as your rims/tires are the same on all 4 corners then it shouldn't be a problem.
What I have noticed, I have different tires on the front from the rear. Everything was fine for months, but recently I tried locking the center diff.. It seemed fine until I got back home and was going to park, it started to lurch forward and then jerk around. I switched it back to "auto" and the car jumped and made a loud noise, then went normally. Since that I haven't changed any diff settings and have not experienced that again.
I'd be surprised if any wheels actually caused problems with the VDC, assuming all your tires are the same.
What I have noticed, I have different tires on the front from the rear. Everything was fine for months, but recently I tried locking the center diff.. It seemed fine until I got back home and was going to park, it started to lurch forward and then jerk around. I switched it back to "auto" and the car jumped and made a loud noise, then went normally. Since that I haven't changed any diff settings and have not experienced that again.
I'd be surprised if any wheels actually caused problems with the VDC, assuming all your tires are the same.
08-06-2009, 02:37 PM
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offset wouldn't make a difference in rotational speed, so won't hurt the diff.
maybe the rims come in a set thats set up staggered?
but that wouldn't make any sense having awd.
maybe the rims come in a set thats set up staggered?
but that wouldn't make any sense having awd.
08-07-2009, 03:18 PM
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maybe they mean TPMS? The wheels I put on aren't compatible with the TPMS so I have a light on the dash telling me I have a flat tire.
08-09-2009, 11:28 PM
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It makes no sense. You should be fine with those wheels. As for the TPMS, I thought all wheels were compatible with the system, you just have to put the sensors in the wheels, otherwise you get the flat tire light.
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