Mertin
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Front tyres on the ibiza are really low and needin replaced
So I put the tyres from the back on the front for more grip in the snow until I got new tyres so now have worn ones on the back
When fitting the new tyres (going for Falken 452's) should I put them on the front or rear? Worn Eagle F1's on the rear, good Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's currently on the front.
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Daveskater
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I would personally put new tyres on the front.
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Dan.H
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i personally wouldnt put falkens on full stop
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Nic Barnes
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put new on the wheels on the back and get garage or wherever to swap back wheels on to front etc.
falken 452's are supposed to be pretty good by all accounts. ive only had the 512's in the past though.
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Twiggy
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I would say put the most tread at the back... Rather have the front wash out than the back steping out! 
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ShEp
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As said always put the best tyres on the rear.
The fronts have the steering wheel to control them, the rears are being dragged, the more tread they have the better.
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Tomnova16
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always put new on the back as above
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Andrew
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I generally put new tyres on the back. Reason being an old set is never left on..
I'm getting 25k to a brand new front set of Dunlop Sports. If i put the 25k used backs on the front i'm getting 22k to those two.
My driving is 99.9% motorway
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Leighton
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so on a front wheel drive car your going to have worn tyres trying to drive the car and steer, while the back that just gets pulled along havibg new tyres with better grip?
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Andrew
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I don't really get that theory either Leighton. Always the back end i loose 
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Daveskater
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I'm thinking along the same lines as Leighton, the front wheels is where the power is so I'd have thought you'd want the new tyres there.
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ShEp
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
I don't really get that theory either Leighton. Always the back end i loose
Because you've got the cack tyres on the back
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Mike
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Front wheels do most breaking and steering I'll have my grip there thanks
Atm I've got Eagle F1s on the front and A539s on the back, when I used to have the A539s all round I could lock the fronts up easily, now with the Eagles I've only locked the fronts in the ice and once or twice recently in the wet but they're getting a bit tired now.
I can deal with a twitch from the back if it means the front's actually gonna stop without locking
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Joe
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I think the best tyres on the rear is quite an old theory. On an FWD car I'd always put best on the front, its very rare the back end just steps out and if it does I don't think its down to tread depth.
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Root
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new tyres go on the front, it's a rule. As on FWD cars, the front wheels wear quickest.
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Mike
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I'm just gutted I've had the same back tyres for 3 1/2 years now and I hate em but they've still got probably half their life left 
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Adam_B
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The only time your going to loose the back of a fwd car is with lift off oversteer or braking as your turning. If you have problems with either of those id be booking some driver training lessons.
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Mike
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Mine goes under acceleration, that's my setup tho 
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_Allan_
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Some reading from Michelin.
http://www.michelin.co.uk/michelinuk/en/car-4x4-van/less-worn-tyres-rear/20070314172074.html
I have always put new on the rear. For the very reasons above. The front of the car has enough to do with steering, grip, bumps etc.. it's easy enough to overcome the grip no matter the tread depth. I'd rather have a front end slide than a rear end spin.
As for the Falkens, I've run the 452's for a few years now and rate them. However they suit a heavier car better.
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Adam-D
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new on the back.
front is easy'r to correct if it goes. then if the back goes.
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Mertin
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The falkens will be going on the back then, plus it'll wear down the Dunlops thats been on the back for a while I think
Cheers for the comments
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Bonney
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i always put the new on the rear, so im not going through say 2 sets of front to 1 set of rear. Also saves there been old tyres on the back.
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
The only time your going to loose the back of a fwd car is with lift off oversteer or braking as your turning. If you have problems with either of those id be booking some driver training lessons.
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IvIarkgraham
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i always put new ones on the rear
means the tyres are only on the car 18 months ish
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Toby
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i would have always put new tyres on thr front etc (but swap them regulary for even wear) but when i went to get new tyres for the car i use at work they put them on the rear and said that they had to compy with manufactuers fitting requests and mitchelin requestnew tyres to always be on the back a) as it will provide better grip (reasons mentioned above) and secondly you driving will be more cautionus if you are more aware that you have less grip on your tyres at the front - this is what i was tld anyway, to my surprise it did drive better and that was a focus estate
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