At what point does a tire cut concern you?
- Thread starter Bowhunter
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Exactly, the tires with the most tread belong on the back since they are in better condition and thus safer when in the rear. So now you're in agreement?
Brianj5600
TJ Expert
Not at all. New front tires push the water away through the tred without hydroplaning. The rears have much less water to cause hydroplaning. Again, if you don't have steering, you are a passenger. Maybe John Q. Public is better off not trying correct an out of control car.
Ok I get it, damned be the evidence like is in those several links I provided for you above... full steam ahead.
One more for you from yet another tire site.... https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-garage/does-it-matter-which-position-my-new-tires-are-mounted
"If replacing just two tires on a square setup, the question of position becomes most important - as proper tire position directly affects safety in wet or slippery road conditions. When tires are replaced in pairs, the new tires should always be installed on the rear axle, with the partially worn tires moved to the front. Why? Because new tires with deeper treads on the rear axle will better maintain traction and resistance to hydroplaning - the circumstance that occurs when the tire's tread cannot process enough water to maintain effective contact with the road, causing the vehicle to lose traction.
The reason the back axle is preferred relates to what happens when a vehicle starts to hydroplane. If new tires are mounted to the front axle versus the rear, the rear tires will lose traction in wet or slippery conditions before the front. This is dangerous, as the vehicle will tend to oversteer and spin out, potentially causing loss of control. If the front tires begin to hydroplane, the vehicle naturally wants to continue moving forward, which is called understeer. Understeer is much easier to navigate, as releasing the gas pedal will slow the vehicle, helping the driver maintain better control.
Ideally, tires should be replaced in complete sets. However, when tires are replaced in pairs, the new pair should always be installed on the rear axle."
But I get it, none of the above information from those who know better is going to convince you so believe whatever you want.
lose a rear tire going thru a good curve at highway speed. it’s a butt puckering experience!