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Checked the front tyres and althought there is tread there, maybe 3 mm above the bar, think it will help if they are replaced.
We've had this "front" vs "rear new tyre fitment discussion before and the general consensus by most on here would have you fitting the new tyres to the front...Do a search online and the "experts" will be telling you the opposite...so good luck in deciding who to listen to... Here's just a sample: Should you fit new tyres to the front or rear? 6 Common Tire Myths Debunked When Buying Two Tires Instead of Four, Place the Two New Tires on the Rear - Tire Safety Group New tires Front or Rear - YouTube
Quote from: rustynutz on January 04, 2016, 01:59:31We've had this "front" vs "rear new tyre fitment discussion before and the general consensus by most on here would have you fitting the new tyres to the front...Do a search online and the "experts" will be telling you the opposite...so good luck in deciding who to listen to... Here's just a sample: Should you fit new tyres to the front or rear? 6 Common Tire Myths Debunked When Buying Two Tires Instead of Four, Place the Two New Tires on the Rear - Tire Safety Group New tires Front or Rear - YouTubeThat's what I said.As for front to rear rotation, there is some merit in what you say and in recent years "experts" (of which I am not one) are saying the best treads should be on the rear. The theory is that it's more desirable to have understeer than oversteer.
The Scottish climate can be pretty harsh in winter but can usually be coped with on summer tyres in the densely populated areas. Though if I lived there I'd be thinking of trying out these new Michelin Crossclimate tyres which can be used all year but seem to have good winter performance. Michelin CrossClimate Tyres
There is "proof" both ways. The argument hinges on whether it's better to go off forwards or backwards, in essence.Along with some unresolved issues concerning fwd versus rwd.
However, anyone can have a situation quickly develop that requires a straight line crash stop.
Quote from: Surferdude on January 05, 2016, 01:05:28There is "proof" both ways. The argument hinges on whether it's better to go off forwards or backwards, in essence.Along with some unresolved issues concerning fwd versus rwd.Any chance of showing us this proof, Trev? I haven't been able to find any to support best tyres on front as of yet... As for going off forwards or backwards, one would think that if you have to go off, going off forward would be better as most of the good gear such as crumple zones, seat belts and airbags are more effective...Quote from: Phil №❶ on January 05, 2016, 02:07:48However, anyone can have a situation quickly develop that requires a straight line crash stop.Unless the road is wet, partly worn tyres are gonna pull you up just as quickly, surely?...
Unless I had 50 years in the Tyre industry I wouldn't question the opinion of someone with 30+ years in the industry!!!