Hi,Somewhere along the line somebody told me to always put the best tires on the back because in case of a blow out, you have some control of the frount through the steering, but on the back you have none. So that's what I alwasy did. Today, at a tire store, in conversation, the salesman told me I had it wrong, and that you should always do the opposite of what I was doing, and put the best tires on the front.Any 3rd opionions much appriciatee.Mike

On a Miata, I'd put the best tires in back, because they wear twice as fast as the front ones.Personally, I replace all four as a set, and rotate every 3k miles so they all wear out together.

Where should worn tires go, fornt or back?

Sep 26, 2007 24 Replies

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BRUCE HASKIN 18 years ago

That section of the Goodyear answer is NOT even about the same question ! To some of us that are old enough to know about biasply type tires do know that you did not MIX the two types of tires ! I don't think you can even buy that type of tire anymore ! If you put radial tires in the front and bias in the back, you would go for the largest spin out you could ever have the first time you made a sharp turn.

I believe the question was about "todays type of tire". Radial tires, not the mix of two very different types of tires.

"Understeer" is when the front tires DO NOT bite and the rear tires DO. ( The car will not turn enough )

"Oversteer" is when the front tires DO bite and the rear tires DO NOT. ( The ass end slides out. )

Bruce Bing '03 LS

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Iva 18 years ago

Although that can be fun, on the track, in controlled circumstances. ;-)

Iva & Vixen

2004 Classic Red No more winkin' Miata

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pws 18 years ago

The big open parking lot at my last place of employment was a fun place as well. Pulling a few donuts and getting some heavy-duty throttle steer going before starting the day could help with the attitude at that one.

My tires did seem to wear out fairly fast back then. There may have been a connection.... :-)

Pat

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tooloud 18 years ago

Sure it is--you just didn't read past the second sentence. I'll quote it for you:

"When you select a pair of replacement tires in the same size and construction as those on the car, we recommend you put them on the rear axle. A single new tire should be paired on the rear axle with the tire having the most tread depth of the other three."

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BRUCE HASKIN 18 years ago

You got me !!!!

Bruce Bing '03 LS

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