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Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:25 am
by Giblets
Hi all.
About to put 2 brand new and 2 used (5mm tread) Conti Contacts on mine (295/40/20) and want to know for winter driving whether I would be better of putting the new rubber (front or rear?)
I am not expecting miracles from these in ice and snow but can't justify buying winter rubber (waaaay too expensive for limited use).
Just want to give myself the best chance of some traction when it does get slippery!
Thanks
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:48 pm
by pvr
Are your wheels not staggered sizes then and therefore you have no choice in the matter?
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:23 pm
by Giblets
[quote=""pvr""]Are your wheels not staggered sizes then and therefore you have no choice in the matter?[/quote]
Nope. Changed the wheels for aftermarkets and all 4 run 295/40/20
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:58 pm
by Giblets
Anyone?
Should I assume prioritise rear as thats where most of the drive is generated?
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:46 am
by sapphireblack
Best tread on the front. Stopping is more important than going
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:51 am
by n1k85
Out of interest, how much are you paying for 2 part worn 20's?
I'm thinking of going this route myself, I need 2 rears
Re: Tyre Swap - Prioritise Tread for Front or Rear??
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:35 pm
by Giblets
[quote=""n1k85""]Out of interest, how much are you paying for 2 part worn 20's?
I'm thinking of going this route myself, I need 2 rears
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Conti Contact 295/40/20's with 5mm tread - £80 inc delivery off ebay
Bought a pair of new ones for £360 also