Hi All,
Most ppl think that the better/newer tyres should go on the rear or the car.
In my case, I have the better/newer tyres on a 14x6 rim, while the older tyres are on a 14x6.5 rim.
Wouldn't the older but wider rim be better on the front or rear?
Or does the width even matter?
Thanks in advance,
Alan
Better/New tyres on front or rear?
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
In my opinion the better/grippier tyres should always be on the front!
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
I've tried both, and i found good on the front is the best.. but when it came to rainy days, it was more tail slidey with the bad ones on the rear.
In conclusion... both front and rear should be good.
Don't skimp on tyres.
In conclusion... both front and rear should be good.
Don't skimp on tyres.
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
yeah either 4 new shoes or better ones on the front.
understeer is bad hmmmkayyyy
understeer is bad hmmmkayyyy
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Front yo
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
Too easy!
Daisy wheels on the front, NB8A wheels on the rears
Daisy wheels on the front, NB8A wheels on the rears
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
daisy are 5.5" and nb8a are 6"
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Re: Better/New tyres on front or rear?
Just checked, and of cause your right philz
I stand corrected
I stand corrected
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