andrewparkeruk
A2OC Donor
My front (summer) tyres will need to be replaced soon. RoSPA recommends the best, in my case new, tyres should go on the rear axle
Given that the rear of an A2 is so light, are there good, contrary arguments for putting the best tyres on the front?
Thank you, Andrew
Car: tyres
RoSPA-> tyresafe.org -> btmauk.com
http://www.btmauk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Replacing-car-tyres-important-information.pdf
If fitting two tyres, it is recommended they be fitted to the rear of the car and ‘match’ with others as possible/feasible. The reason for this is to ensure as stable a handling position as possible particularly on wet roads...
As a secondary benefit for the owners of low annual mileage front wheel drive cars, the switching of the partly worn rear tyres to the front, enabling the new tyres to be fitted to the rear, creates a cycle which helps prevent their deterioration due to ageing/prolonged exposure. The rear tyres wear relatively slowly and leaving them in their original positions for a prolonged period can result in the need to replace them before they are significantly worn.
Given that the rear of an A2 is so light, are there good, contrary arguments for putting the best tyres on the front?
Thank you, Andrew