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Originally Posted By: 99Saturn
I'm not trying to say you should leave them on until 2/32nds but I would be curious what their logic is - just doesn't add up to me.
They did explain the change in policy and the logic for changing it. The tire manufactures have essentially come up with research saying it's safer to have the worn tires on the front:
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
You want the tires with the most tread on the rear of the vehicle. There are articles all over the web on this and most tire companies also recommend this, for example, here is Michelin's Advisory. The difference in tread depth is less in your case than if you bought two new tires, but the effect is the same if there is a significant difference in tread depth.
I'm not trying to say you should leave them on until 2/32nds but I would be curious what their logic is - just doesn't add up to me.
They did explain the change in policy and the logic for changing it. The tire manufactures have essentially come up with research saying it's safer to have the worn tires on the front:
Originally Posted By: TallPaul
You want the tires with the most tread on the rear of the vehicle. There are articles all over the web on this and most tire companies also recommend this, for example, here is Michelin's Advisory. The difference in tread depth is less in your case than if you bought two new tires, but the effect is the same if there is a significant difference in tread depth.