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Neil



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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey
Swapping tyres

Need to change a pair or tyres - best to fit new on front or rear? Saw a poster in ATS last week when getting lease van tyres changed saying to fit the better tyres to the rear Confused

Post #73649 9th Aug 2010 8:21 am
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npinks



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I just had fronts changed, Kwik Fit said there was no need to swap fronts to rear etc

where as when i have used costco in the past they always did do it and I think there is (or was) a video on mitchelins website show what the difference could be by having less grip on the rear

I am sure the video will have been hyped up a little, using water to lessen the grip and having really bald tyres on the rear, stunt drivers etc to show the worst that could happen Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #73650 9th Aug 2010 8:31 am
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Dave



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2 new tyres go on the rear, which is standard practice on a 4x4 and always has been. ______________________
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Post #73665 9th Aug 2010 11:52 am
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psyxologos



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new tires go to the back in any car, regardless of where the power is transferred to.

Post #73676 9th Aug 2010 3:15 pm
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