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handyman
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:28 am Post subject: changing 2 tyres

I always thought it was best to have more tread on the steering/drive wheels.

This shows different.........sorry, its an american video Rolling Eyes

http://www.michelinman.com/tire-care/tire-basics/reartire-change/
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Hitch
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

Best treads go on the back of a front wheel drive car ;)
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Hoovie
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

I always thought best on front wheels - reason being they are doing the steering so you will get best control.
Also if you need to brake, then the better front tyres will disperse more water so the worse rear tyres will have less to do.

Of course, best to have good tyres on both and rotate to wear them together Thumbright

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Hitch
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject:

I cant remember if it makes a difference on rwd or 4wd to be honest.

Its more important the rear stays inline. If you start to slide the rear out, the force of the car sliding pushes the front round. You have less control of that.

If the front starts to slide you can feel it more through the steering and can slow down or correct the steering to save yourself.

Thats what i was taught when i did my tyre fitting qualification anyway Thumbright

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Hitch
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

Even says so right here on UHM Laughing

http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/vehicle_maintenance/tyre.htm
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handyman
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

at least uhm could add video link to show why
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Hitch
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject:

Theres one i have seen ages sometime ago with Vicki Butler Henderson, might be a gooden to use Thumbright

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Hitch
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject:

Here it is.
http://www.etyres.co.uk/flashmovies/new-tyres-on-rear-800.html
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Hoovie
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:

Groovy

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chrg40is
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Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

if you look on any tyre manufactures web site you will find they all recommend new tyres should be fitted to the rear

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