0
Absolutely. It's a recommended procedure to ensure even tire wear between the front and the rear tires. Further... swap the rears to the opposite fronts.. ie.. rear left to front right.. the fronts can just be swapped to same side rear on most cars an trucks..
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Do tires on the front wear out faster than the back?
Only on a front wheel drive vehicle. On a rear wheel drive the rear tires wear faster. rotate your tires every 10,000 miles and they will wear evenly.
Should front tires spin when the vehicle is jacked up high enough that the tires no longer touch the ground?
If the vehicle is a rear-wheel drive, the tires should be able to rotate when not in contact with the ground - unless the brake is set to stop the rotation. If it is a front-wheel drive, the tires should not rotate unless the vehicle is in neutral - likewise if 4-wheel drive is engaged.
When driving in snow you should always put the chains on which tires?
The powered tires. On a front wheel drive car, the front wheels. On rear wheel drive, the rear wheels.
Can rear wheel drive tires fit on front wheel drive cars?
If they are the same size, of course.
Do front or rear tires wear out faster on a rear-wheel drive car?
Rear
How should you rotate your tires on rear wheel drive vehicle?
With unidirectional tread tires, LR switches with LF, and RR switches with RF. With omnidirectional tread tires, the rear wheels are transferred forwards and remain on their original side, while the front tire are crossed over to their opposite rear side.
Is a 1991 Nissan 240sx back wheel drive?
Yes the 240sx Is back wheel drive, but its called RWD or rear wheel drive. Meaning the rear tires move the veheical
Is 1999 vw front wheel or rear wheel drive?
Just peel out and see which tires spin! I'll save you the wear on your tires, it's front wheel drive.
Do you install tire cable for Mercedes c300 front tires or rear tires?
It is a Rear Wheel Drive so tire chains go on the rear.
How do you rotate all wheel drive?
Tire rotation can be tricky, usually because tire rotation is dependent on tire and drive type. However, in all wheel drive vehicles, with non directional tires, it is pretty simple. The front passenger wheel is changed out with the back driver side wheel, the front driver side wheel changed out with the rear passenger wheel.
Where do you put snow chains on a 2001 Expedition 2wd drive?
The chains go on the Rear tires. For the rear wheel drive cars.
Which set of tires do I put snowchains on?
Whichever set of wheels drive the car, depending on whether you have front wheel drive or rear wheel drive
