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I think it depends if you have AWD/FWD/RWD
Posted by: Sentinelist (6679) on 2010-02-08 19:54:59 In Reply to: Wrong - new tires always on the rear for safety. see link inside for Michelin PSA posted by pbkirby on 2010-02-08 18:07:54	Share \| Report

Though new fronts for wet driving is true, and in my FWD Passat, new rears sure made it seem to corner better with the sure grip in back.

I think on AWD, just rotate more often than FWD/RWD... I know I'm due.

As far as tires go, mine came with some excellent Yokohamas from the original owner, but I'm a Pirelli guy. P-Zero Nero M+S are going on next year. All but decided I will indeed stick with my factory Avuses.

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1986 GTI faded black/gray cloth, en-restoration

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Thread:

Tire Replacement Topic - AaronL 2010-02-08 13:32:51 (85 views)
- Thanks for your $0.02, guys - AaronL 2010-02-08 14:59:16 (37 views)
  - I thought newer in rear, to not lose back end.. - BrainMushmouthIsTehDevil 2010-02-08 15:26:53 (40 views)
    - The rear tires are much less likely to hydroplane ... - ryoung 2010-02-08 16:40:58 (49 views)
      - Funny. Every tire-professional will say "best tires always at the rear", regardless of AWD/RWD/AWD. - DutchDoofus 2010-02-09 02:00:16 (14 views)
      - I'm with ^this guy^ - while new rears is true for John Q Pubic, I'll take new fronts allllll day - pkrasusky 2010-02-08 21:21:29 (64 views)
      - Wrong - new tires always on the rear for safety. see link inside for Michelin PSA - pbkirby 2010-02-08 18:07:54 (35 views)
        
        I think it depends if you have AWD/FWD/RWD - Sentinelist 2010-02-08 19:54:59 (30 views)
- Low/new @ front, worn in rear. Already violating the thread-depth rule anyway so go for it. - DutchDoofus 2010-02-08 14:50:48 (45 views)
- if its the same make and size i would not worry about it. - Angus 2010-02-08 14:24:30 (22 views)

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