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GTT 280 · Apr 13th, 2002, 06:02 AM

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Originally posted by Dom

It is still computed using the ABS sensors. By inflating a tyre more, it's size is increasing. The ABS sensors will notice that there's something bigger than it used to be and report it. Calibrating the system to the new settings simply tells it that this is the new correct level.

I expect someone can explain it better than me though!

Dom

But my dealer said you did this when stationary. Then how would the ABS be able to detect the circumference of the wheel if it wasn't spinning.

Apr 13th, 2002, 06:02 AM	#6
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 08:40 PM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Surely not Quote: Originally posted by Dom It is still computed using the ABS sensors. By inflating a tyre more, it's size is increasing. The ABS sensors will notice that there's something bigger than it used to be and report it. Calibrating the system to the new settings simply tells it that this is the new correct level. I expect someone can explain it better than me though! Dom But my dealer said you did this when stationary. Then how would the ABS be able to detect the circumference of the wheel if it wasn't spinning.