waterzap99

Wife just got a nail close to the sidewall, so its time for new tires. Again.
Not quite on the sidewall, but close.
Plugged it for now till can get new tires next week.


Its an AWD, but the tires are about six months old, so there isn't much of a difference in diameter. Also, such a waste to throw away four new tires.

My question is, do the rear tires wear out faster than the front in these cars?
In that case I will put the new tires on the rear.

Teckno

Always put best tyres on front. Front has weight of engine, turning and braking, Rear, whilst AWD, comes along for the ride to a point. Rear brakes usually wear out first if you use cruise control a lot. Never mix tread design or brands on same axle due to different characteristics with braking, acceleration and grip differences.

decorily

Someone will probably be telling you that you must replace all four tyres as it is 4x4.
I never do and I've never had a problem.

waterzap99

I think you are right. In this case, the tires are 6 months old. It would be ridiculous to replace all four.

If the one set is almost at the end of its life and you put two new tires on there, then I can see it could maybe cause an issue. Getting rid of four new tires is just such a waste.

sn202020

I found rear tires wear faster.

if I have that location plugged, I will check if leaks or not for a week, then just keep using with no worries. I might put the front tires to the rear.