Rogerscoo

I need to replace two rear tyres now, and two others in about 3,000 miles. I will be changing from Bridgestone 010 to Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3, (thanks to all the good advice on the "search") but have been advised by Protyre that I really should change all 4 tyres due to a potential problem with Diff wind-up…. doesn’t mean much to me – but is it good advice?

If I replace just two now, I guess it is best to fit on the front axle.. would that be correct?

Advice appreciated – thanks.

Roger.

SiPie

No....

Fit new tyres to rear other wise with greater breaking force and increased grip at front you could end up in dodgy situation. This is advice from local tyre-fitter who I've gone to for years and I know he knows his stuff.............. I think

It is recommended to change all 4 and I've stuck with this but pairs (fronts or rears) should be pretty safe.

Cheers

Rogerscoo

Thanks - two tyres only fitted - on the rear..

Dave T-S

Oh dear, not this again.....

Protyre really should know better!

Axle/transmission wind up is maybe an issue in a Series 1 Land Rover with mechanical diffs and locked hubs. It isn't an issue with an Impreza with a viscous coupling centre diff which automatically adjusts for differences in front/rear axle speeds

[Edited by Dave T-S - 3/7/2003 8:56:43 PM]