how realistic is tire size - brake failure relationship?

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I've been a proponent of keeping within the 3% difference when changing tires but I might go 22s now and found a deal for 265/35/22 Hankooks at $126 each. That's a drastic change to tires at 285/35/22 starting at $200 and 265/40/22 at $165-170..

The question is, 265/35 comes up to about 3.7% faster compared to stock and supposedly that may cause a brake failure.. How realistic is this? I've seen people running 20s with 265/45 size (3.4% difference. I think Conrad runs them) and recently Rick @ Status sold his 22s with 265/35/22s.. Should I go ahead and do the same? What problems can it cause? Thanks in advance for all help..

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trainerKEN said:
I can't answer your question, but this thought has never cross my mind, and now you've got ME thinking:embarrassed:. I'm running 265/40/22's in the front
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Yours should be fine.. It's inside the 3% limit.. There's the option for going your size as well but that's about $200 more expensive overall.. If I don't get a convincing answer then I'll probably go that size..
 
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