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Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781133612315
Author: Jack Erjavec, Rob Thompson
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 45, Problem 4ASRQ

Technician A says that replacement wheel rims should be the same as the original equipment wheels in load capacity, offset, width, diameter, and mounting configuration. Technician B says that if wheels are installed that have a different stock width or diameter, make sure to use a tire that has the same overall width as the original tires. Otherwise the vehicle’s wheel-speed sensors, speedometer, antiock brake system, and many other systems will be affected. Who is correct?

a. Technician A only

b. Technician B only

c. Both A and B

Neither A nor B

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