Yokohama AD08R - Rotating to extend track life?

Yokohama AD08R - Rotating to extend track life?

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Jimbo NW

Original Poster:

828 posts

177 months

Friday 19th May 2017
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Apologies if this is a stupid question.

I've noticed after 2 track days, the fronts of the AD08R that were on the car at purchase are getting towards the limit, probably 3/4mm left.
the rears however are fine, loads of life left. Because i'm a tight northerner, i'd like to extend the life of them if possible but as a complete track newbie, never changed over track focused tyres.

Is there any considerations i've missed? The tread seems directional, so i'd probably looks to swap N/S Front - N/S Rear etc.. But i'm not sure.

(Awaits blasting!)

E-bmw

9,220 posts

152 months

Friday 19th May 2017
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No problem on the same side as you suggest.

Dakkon

7,826 posts

253 months

Friday 19th May 2017
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Assuming the tyres are the same size front to back, no issues in what you are doing, of course, you are just moving the cost into the future, it's two new tyres now or four new tyres in a few months time wink

Jimbo NW

Original Poster:

828 posts

177 months

Friday 19th May 2017
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I'm happy with that, future me will be loaded I predict. Where as current me is skint!

Wh00sher

1,590 posts

218 months

Friday 19th May 2017
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I always rotate the tyres on mine to even out the wear.

HaylingJag

2,122 posts

148 months

Saturday 20th May 2017
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id suggest less understeer and more oversteer to wear the rears down as much as the front.........Sweedishbiggrin

Jimbo NW

Original Poster:

828 posts

177 months

Sunday 21st May 2017
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HaylingJag said:
id suggest less understeer and more oversteer to wear the rears down as much as the front.........Sweedishbiggrin
But it is French, and Incapable of oversteer!

I hope to rectify this end of the year with a rear ARB