View Full Version : Front vs Rear Tire Wear
b spot
06-12-2018, 03:54 PM
I noticed my rear tires have almost 2/32" more meat on them than the fronts.
I assume these cars will wear the rears more quickly, so I should just stay throttle happy and keep the tires in the current orientation to even things out?
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jygesq
06-12-2018, 04:32 PM
Fronts wear more because of braking. It is a Quattro all wheels are driven.
theweebabyseamus
06-12-2018, 04:46 PM
And steering.
b spot
06-12-2018, 04:51 PM
Fronts wear more because of braking. It is a Quattro all wheels are driven.
60/40 tq split doesn't come into play? On my B6 wear was almost dead even.
theweebabyseamus
06-12-2018, 04:57 PM
60/40 tq split doesn't come into play? On my B6 wear was almost dead even.
Not really. Mine did the same as yours on my new PS4S.
wangshuo1989
06-12-2018, 05:54 PM
60/40 tq split doesn't come into play? On my B6 wear was almost dead even.
Only if you smash gas and spin the rear a lot. Otherwise the weight on the front gives more down pressure thus wearing the front faster.
Front should wear more. Keep those tires rotated!
b spot
06-12-2018, 10:25 PM
Thanks all! The car is new to me, so I'll make sure to get everything swapped over.
Assuming no alignment issues, the fronts will wear faster due to weight, steering, and braking. This has been consistent with all 3 of my quattros.
$nooze
06-13-2018, 07:38 AM
My fronts wear faster as well, I passed conviction to engine weight