Which pair of car tires wear out first, front or rear? And why is it so?

Which pair of car tires wear out first, front or rear? And why is it so?

The Front pair tires wear out first in comparison to rear wear tires if tyre rotation is not done. This is due to the below factors-

Steering Forces- Front tyres are responsible for turning off the vehicle in any direction so all the steer forces act on the front side of the vehicle whereas rear wear tyres follow the path.

Engine Load- In front-wheel driven passenger cars, the front tires also carry a lot of the weight.

Traction- Front tyres generate the traction in FWD vehicles while rear tyres are free rolling

Braking Forces- As we apply the brakes, weight transfer occurs from rear to front, thus more forces are transferred to the front tyres.

Alignment related issues affect front tyres more than rear tyres

In rear-wheel-drive vehicles and SUVs, the difference between front & rear wear is not so prominent as compared to front-wheel-drive cars. In front-wheel driven cars, the front tyre wear can be up to two times faster than rear tyres.

By doing Proper rotation and timely alignment as recommended by OEMs and tyre manufacturers, tyre wear can be equalized in both Front and rear position and results in more uniform tyre wear. It will help you get the optimum life from the tyre and chance to change the entire set in one go.

It is important to know that type of wear also varies between the front and rear wheels due to different forces acting on different positions. Any type of irregular wear results in pulling and discomfort in driving as well as in the handling of the vehicle. So it is better to rotate the tyre looking not only on better wear but also on ride and handling qualities.

Equal and even wear will result in changing all four tyres at the same time that not only increases tyre life, also results in good handling. There are fewer complications for tyre change as you don’t need to get the same brand and pattern as the other two tyres.

Such One side wear is very common in front position if not rotated. To even out such irregular wear, periodic tyre rotation is necessary. To know more visit.

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