Tyres, whats the truth

[Robert_374242026]

I have done 23000 miles now and have not rotated the wheels,the tyres are now at the point of renewing.The back ones are only have a fraction more rubber than the fronts.Of the 23000miles 6000 approx' have been towing.

Car manufactures say rotate wheels.

Tyre companies say rotating wheels cause more wear because the rubber has to "learn" again .

So what do you believe?.

 

[rob_jax]

If your car uses directional or asymmetric tyres - and since you've worn out a set in 23k miles I'm guessing that your car does - then there is very little you can do.

If your car wasn't an eater of tyres, and ran on symmetric pattern tyres, then there may be a point.

And I wish I could get 23k miles out of a set of tyres...

Robert

 

[Dustydog]

Tyre wear on the whole is very subjective because of all the variables in usage.

My Sorento tyres lasted 40k miles which I think is excellent. I've replaced them with BF Goodrich Al Terrains which work well.Mine are not low profile tyres!

Cheers

Alan

 

[Mikey1]

I think on 4x4's you have to change the tyres in pairs on the same axle.I remember the early 4x4 Volvo had gearbox failures when only 1 tyre was replaced on an axle.

On my Audi im lucky to get 14k on the fronts !!!

 

[RogerL]

All wheel drive vehicles, not just 4x4s, should have tyres moved front to rear but on same side, every 5,000 miles, to even out the wear which avoids problems with centre differentials - this keeps directional tyres running in the same direction - asymetric tyres can be run in any direction but have to be fitted on the rim correctly.

On front wheel drive vehicles, don't move tyres until the fronts need replacing, then put the part-worn rears to the front and new tyres on the rear - this has long been advocated by the tyre industry as terminal understeer is less dangerous than terminal oversteer once the limit has been passed.