new tyre in front or rear?

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I'm curious.

I did some search and it seems there's a mix of information.

In the western, they are putting the new tyres at rear.
Reason being is they believe new tyres on the rear axle help the driver more easily maintain control on wet roads since deeper treaded tyres are better at resisting hydroplaning.

Should we follow despite our weather different?
what is your practise?

So far, over the last 12 years, I always place the new tyres in front as it helps in better steering and braking distance.
is this right?

Can't afford to change 4 tyres at a go, hence 2 every few years..
 

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Front because you are using FWD. Power is transferred to front where the stress on front tyres will be greater than the rear tyres. Furthermore, you are also steering with the front tyres. The rear tyres are just at the back there, rolling and being pulled along by the front of the car.
 

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Michelin North America - ALWAYS on the rear.
http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/safe-driving/tire-safety/mixing-tires.html

Tirerack, largest web tire seller also says rear.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=52

Kumho says on the rear as well, with explanation
http://kumhotyre.co.uk/kumho-news/should-you-fit-new-tyres-to-the-front-or-rear/

That being said, my new(er) RE003 is on my front, with the old(er) F1D5 in the rear, because I want all 4 to wear down equally and satu kali change PS3.
 

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Michelin North America - ALWAYS on the rear.
http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/safe-driving/tire-safety/mixing-tires.html

Tirerack, largest web tire seller also says rear.
https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=52

Kumho says on the rear as well, with explanation
http://kumhotyre.co.uk/kumho-news/should-you-fit-new-tyres-to-the-front-or-rear/

That being said, my new(er) RE003 is on my front, with the old(er) F1D5 in the rear, because I want all 4 to wear down equally and satu kali change PS3.
confusing right?

all the tyres makers are saying to the rear while we are putting in front..
 

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confusing right?

all the tyres makers are saying to the rear while we are putting in front..
I think if you look at Kumho's site, quite good explanation. My GY F1D5 still got lots of thread, so it was OK to go in the rear.

If my tires were almost dead, definitely the new ones go in the rear.

But I won't have that kinda problem since 15" rubbers are dirt cheap... those with big [strike]cock[/strike] rims, might have budget issues, since tires can cost RM4xx or more per pop.
 

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I think you can put the new tyres to rear if your rear old tyres are not worn out yet. Then you can worn out the old tyres faster and later on you can change to 2 more new tyres.
 

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I think if you look at Kumho's site, quite good explanation. My GY F1D5 still got lots of thread, so it was OK to go in the rear.

If my tires were almost dead, definitely the new ones go in the rear.

But I won't have that kinda problem since 15" rubbers are dirt cheap... those with big [strike]cock[/strike] rims, might have budget issues, since tires can cost RM4xx or more per pop.
Steady ahh...ixeo :smokin:
 

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ok, new tyre to the rear for better hydroplaning.

but no test for braking distance?

hence I said, it may not be relevant in our local weather.
ours are hot unlike theirs, wet.
 

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In my opinion, based on my experience.

For cornering, rear tyre is more important.

For braking ( without cornering ) , front tyre is more important.
 

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I think you can put the new tyres to rear if your rear old tyres are not worn out yet. Then you can worn out the old tyres faster and later on you can change to 2 more new tyres.
Exactly......Keeping old tyres in the rear will make them grow old only, since hardly wear in the rear
 

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