Dan Robinson
Grand High Plumber
OK, with the imminences of MOT, A-Spec suspension and refurbs to both nearside rims I was wondering what people do with regards to tyre wear management. I know it was discussed the other forums, but I couldn't find anything here so though I would start the debate again.
Both the Honda and my tranny wear their fronts down much quicker than the rears - obvious I know!
Currently the Honda is on 3mm and the Tranny not far off. So I am wondering what to do.
I know convention says to put the newer tyres to the back, but I am not entirely convinced on that stance on the grounds that you would want more grip under braking/accelerating at the front and as long as your rears are legal and of decent quality there should be enough grip to maintain traction. Bearing in mind that there is the better part of 2 tonnes pushing down onto the front tyres under braking... the rears are going to be less reliant on tread depth and more on friction whereas the fronts will be under more compression so tread depth is more vital.
Thems are my thoughts anyway.
What you guys think?
*edit* This was a poll - dunno what happened to it... the forum lost it under posting.
1) Swap the fonts and rears and change all 4 together.
2) Change the fronts as and when and put new rubber at the rear.
3) As with 2) but put the new rubber at the rear.
Both the Honda and my tranny wear their fronts down much quicker than the rears - obvious I know!
Currently the Honda is on 3mm and the Tranny not far off. So I am wondering what to do.
I know convention says to put the newer tyres to the back, but I am not entirely convinced on that stance on the grounds that you would want more grip under braking/accelerating at the front and as long as your rears are legal and of decent quality there should be enough grip to maintain traction. Bearing in mind that there is the better part of 2 tonnes pushing down onto the front tyres under braking... the rears are going to be less reliant on tread depth and more on friction whereas the fronts will be under more compression so tread depth is more vital.
Thems are my thoughts anyway.
What you guys think?
*edit* This was a poll - dunno what happened to it... the forum lost it under posting.
1) Swap the fonts and rears and change all 4 together.
2) Change the fronts as and when and put new rubber at the rear.
3) As with 2) but put the new rubber at the rear.