Which Tires Wear Fastest-The Fronts or Backs?

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  1. VelvetFoot

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    I've had cars that wore faster on the front, and also cars that wore faster on the rear.

    The tire shop that took off my summer tires didn't mark them.

    The tires, Ecopia, are not directional so that's not a factor.

    There's not that much wear-they have maybe 6500 miles on them.

    So, should I put the 'good' ones on the front or the rear?

    Thanks.
     
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    ^ That's a no-no. :confused:

    Fronts would possibly have more overall wear, and rears might have somewhat eccentric wear, more on the inside edges (due to camber).

    Rear tires in my experience always have more gravel trapped in the tread.

    Is it just tires swapped, or wheels as well? Right side rims tend to have more curb rash.
     
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    AWD car probably the fronts because of additional steering forces on the tire
    FWD car the fronts for sure since they handle steering and propulsion forces
    RWD car probably the rears due to propulsion forces ( I know, no Prius)

    Front and rear tires usually wear differently, a big reason why we rotate is to even out the wear patterns.

    This all assumes the alignment is in spec of course..

    KH
     
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