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So I put on 33" tires and 17" rims about 10 months ago. This morning, some freak cut me off and I had to do some full pedal-to-the-floor breaking on wet, rainy roads. During this time, there was no pulsing of the ABS system. However, my brakes did not lock up. I know that adding bigger tires can mess with ABS, but I'm just checking. Is that how the ABS should work on my truck, or is the ABS not working at all?

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Yeah.. i kinda got the same issue too...ive got 38's on 20's ..and after i drive like a mile or so.. the abs and brake lights kick on.. and when i push the brakes real hard.. they will lock up.

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If your tires didn't lock up than there would be no reason for the ABS to activate. If your ABS was inop you would get the happy light in the cluster. Sounds like you should go up to a bigger brake set up...especially if you got 38's on 20's...have you had anything reprogrammed for the bigger wheel & tire combo?

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The only thing that has been reprogrammed is i have a hypertech in it.. and ive adjusted the speedometer. I have a dyna trac rear end in it.. with the disc brake setup on the back.... what u suggest... i mean.. the truck stops ok for what it is... but in the rain and stuff... gets a lil iffy.

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