Switching tyres around

[Twanger]

After nearly 1000 miles, I notice that the tread on my back tyre (specialized all conditions on a Sirrus) is significantly more worn than the front.

This may be an obvious thing to do but...is there any reason not to switch them around? I mean the tyres, not the wheels, of course!

 

[HLaB]

Plenty of reasons not to. I think Sheldon Brown explains better. By swapping tyres you are more likely to have a blow out on the front which is dangerous.

Edit: the Sheldon Link

 

[Twanger]

You know.....


I'm really glad I posted first before doing it. Thanks!

 

[Steve Austin]

Well, i had read that before. I wear my front tyres quicker than my rears, does that mean i can swap the rear to the front?

 

[threefingerjoe]

Well, i had read that before. I wear my front tyres quicker than my rears, does that mean i can swap the rear to the front?

Interesting. Why do you think you wear the front tires quicker? I've never heard of that. Do you have a theory?

 

[MajorMantra]

Well, i had read that before. I wear my front tyres quicker than my rears, does that mean i can swap the rear to the front?

Do you spend all your time out of the saddle with your weight over the front wheel? Because otherwise that makes no sense.

Matthew

 

[Mr Pig]

What my rear wears out I replace them both.

 

[vmasenas]

i always replace never change .