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As long as like tyres are arranged in axle pairs (so worn ones on one axle, new ones on the other) itll be fine. Always put the more worn tyres on the front - its better to understeer slightly if you have to swerve suddenly in the wet than to swap ends! (As tested and concluded by 5th gear or Driven many years ago)
Basil Brush said:
Some perm 4x4 vehicles are sensitive to tread depth differences between wheels so maybe worth a quick check in your handbook?
Most permanent 4x4's don't like a large difference in rotation speeds (ie different profile tyres front and back) but the minuscule difference that is a set of worn vs new road tyres shouldn't make any bother. If it was worn out vs new off road/mud tyres then it might be pronounced enough to affect itmat777 said:
Always put the more worn tyres on the front - its better to understeer slightly if you have to swerve suddenly in the wet than to swap ends!
Not correct - always put the grippiest tyres on the rear, that isn't necessarily the new ones. If he's currently got nice sticky Goodyears or Contis on and he fits some cheaper tyres which grip less, they should go on the front. Grip isn't all about tread depth. I wouldn't fancy worn eagle F1's on the front and brand new ditchfinders on the rear of anything.HustleRussell said:
Alex said:
Our Jeep has road tyres fitted. I was thinking of replacing them with all-terrains. Are there any downsides when using all-terrains on tarmac (noise, wear, mpg etc.)?
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