eTorque issues with upgrading wheels/tires?

[alexharrel]

Hey guys,

just making sure that on the V8 eTorque system that the regenerative braking doesn’t prevent one from upgrading to larger wheels/tires? I know this is an issue on some passive hybrid systems from other manufacturers.

thanks

 

[Eighty]

The eTorque motor does the regenerative braking. It's not a special braking system at the discs.

The eTorque system uses a three-stage regenerative braking system that is based on how you are driving and applying the brakes.

• When coasting or applying the brakes lightly – The eTorque system does not use the disc brakes on the truck. Instead, the truck is slowed by friction from the eTorque motor, capturing energy from the vehicle.
• When applying the brakes normally – The eTorque system is used in combination with the conventional brakes. Your brakes will do most of the work to slow your vehicle down, with the motor capturing energy too.
• When braking hard – The eTorque regenerative braking system is not used at all when you have to slam on the brakes, such as when making emergency maneuvers.

 

[alexharrel]

The eTorque motor does the regenerative braking. It's not a special braking system at the discs.

The eTorque system uses a three-stage regenerative braking system that is based on how you are driving and applying the brakes.

• When coasting or applying the brakes lightly – The eTorque system does not use the disc brakes on the truck. Instead, the truck is slowed by friction from the eTorque motor, capturing energy from the vehicle.
• When applying the brakes normally – The eTorque system is used in combination with the conventional brakes. Your brakes will do most of the work to slow your vehicle down, with the motor capturing energy too.
• When braking hard – The eTorque regenerative braking system is not used at all when you have to slam on the brakes, such as when making emergency maneuvers.

That’s really interesting thank you for the info! So a heavier rotary setup by almost twice as much as stock will not affect these abilities?

 

[Eighty]

Not sure what you mean by "will not affect these abilities". The calipers are large, so some aftermarket 18" wheels don't fit. But there's nothing different (at the brakes) between eTorque and a non-eTorque.

 

[MayhemMOORE]

No issues noticed here with the tires in my signature which are a good bit heavier than stock. Still notice it while slowing down, and it still gets the truck moving after the auto start/stop.