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Lets say I have 2 vehicles, a front wheel drive and a 4 wheel drive. I am buying 2 tires for each, where should I have them mounted? And why should they go there?

2007-12-08 00:09:00 · 7 answers · asked by TL 5 in Cars & Transportation Safety

7 answers

I was taught that the tires with better tread should be put in the rear, because the front are the ones that steer, meaing that they have some measure of control, while the rear ones don't, so they need the better traction, to follow where the front ones lead.

2007-12-10 11:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0 0

Take the two that are most warn (ptobably the front ones), toss them, put the remaining two (with the better treads) one the back, and put the new ones in the front (for both vehicles). I think that even though one vehicle is a 4-wheel drive, the front is still the place to put the newest tires. If the tread wear is the same for all four older tires on the 4-whee drive vehicle, don't toss any of them -- keep two for spares.

2007-12-08 00:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

i have front wheel drive van and have always bought front wheel drives and normally you put your new tires on the front wheels thats why its called a front wheel drive...with a 4x4 i always put them on the front as well because i never knew that one and it worked great for me..my fiances mom has a4x4 blazer and she always has the put on the front tires because she says think about it what pulls you around the road your front tires or your rear tires? i would have to guess front ones wouldn't you?? good luck and sorry i can't be of more service to ya....

2007-12-08 06:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

This goes against all logic I know but the preferred place to put newer tires is on the back. The reasoning being that no matter what happens to the front tires is one blows you still have some control since they steer. If a rear tire blows you have little control.

2007-12-08 00:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by ms_beehayven 5 · 1 0

You should put 4 tires on the 4wd at one time. If the tread is really close you'll be fine but otherwise they may bind in 4wd on dry road.

Conventional logic tells us to put the new tires on the front of the fwd, they will burn off quicker and offer more steering grip. Some tire companies recommend putting the new tires on the back regardless of wear or drive configuration as it will combat oversteer in a skid.

2007-12-08 00:17:45 · answer #5 · answered by ThisJustin 5 · 0 1

Follow the link:
http://www.michelinman.com/tire-care/tire-saving-tips/replacement-questions/
scroll all the way down and watch "mounting two tires" video. It answers your question...

2007-12-08 07:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Misha 3 · 0 0

front wheel drive needs most grip at the back

2007-12-08 00:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by PP 2 · 0 2

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