Tire wear question?

[SelfmodJT]

So I was about to rotate my tires but I'm puzzled. The front tires have less tread than my rear tires? I always thought the rear tires were supposed to wear out quicker on a rwd? My alignment is fine, but I dont see how that's happening unless my alignment is off. Maybe it's off and I dont realize it?

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[Main Line Willys]

It is probably because of the extra weight on the front.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Is the wear even?

Do you brake hard and accelerate easy?

 

[Labswine]

Have you been driving it like you stole it ? ? ? Hard cornering can wear fronts out faster than rears.

In my experience, factory tires...if you get around 30K out of them, you're doing good. After market tires last SOOOOO much longer.

I'm still on my factory tires (a little less than 25K on her...took delivery mid 7/19) and they still have good tread. When it's time to replace, I'll definitely be going a little wider...265 vs 255...and a more aggressive tread pattern.

Actually looking towards Hankook Dynapro ATm. Had them on my '08 Grand Cherokee Overland (Hemi) and they went through everything no problems. Best part, they were QUIET!!!

 

[SelfmodJT]

Yup, tread is even. If it wasnt I guess it would have to be the alignment. No hard braking and how fast can a gladiator accelerate ?

 

[Discount Tire]

As a general rule of thumb, front tires will wear at a slightly faster rate then the rear tires.

The weight of the engine, and forces created while stopping and turning, put more stress on the front tires and suspension components, causing front tires to wear at a faster rate.

 

[SelfmodJT]

As a general rule of thumb, front tires will wear at a slightly faster rate then the rear tires.

The weight of the engine, and forces created while stopping and turning, put more stress on the front tires and suspension components, causing front tires to wear at a faster rate.

Ok, I guess this confirms I need to rotate my tires.

 

[DBravo]

Ok, I guess this confirms I need to rotate my tires.

I rotate tires every 5k or at least every time my oil is changed. Will almost double the wear life of the tire. My front brake pads wear faster than rear brake pads for the same reason. When you are braking, you are throwing a lot of weight and inertia to the front of the vehicle which is already heavier than the rear.

 

[scotman623]

Plus the front brakes are like 70% of your stopping power compared to 30% rear.. I rotate my tires every 5k Starting Diagonally then front to back..

 

[Discount Tire]

Ok, I guess this confirms I need to rotate my tires.

We recommend that you rotate your tires every 6,000-8,000 miles, though if you're running an A/T or M/T tire, a lower interval, such as every 4,000-5,000 miles, may be a consideration.

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