jdubs12 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 So my tires are pretty worn and a friend had 2 reasonably new ones that he gave me, where is the best place to put them? (yes they are the same size as the current ones) I am just wondering if the front or rear should have tires with the most tread. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo94 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Front should have most tread because... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Up your... Oh, you mean on the vehicle? Yes, up front as has been said. Two reasons, the front takes the majority of the braking load, and in driving if the back slips you fishtail and/or spin and have a chance to recover. If the front slips, you'll slide into what ever is in the direction you were headed with little hope of salvation. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardb0dy Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 front so you can steer and not slide, as was said already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle94 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'd rather be able to steer and not go anywhere (rear wheel spin) than not be able to steer and go as fast as i want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzZo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Front,always the front.But remember it's best to replace tire's in set of four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 why not just go find another used set of tires for the rear? Used tires are usually pretty inexpensive. Crap you can get 235/75 R15 Goodyear Radials from walmart for like $80 a tire brand new, not that you'd actually (*ahem/cough*) want a set..but as basic tires go...ehh, if I weren't trying to offroad and just wanted a decent tire I'd probably lean toward the Cooper Cobra Radial GT. Those look pretty cool in the 255 / 75 / 15" size and they're not that much..maybe $105 a tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Depends. I normally put them on the front but IF MY front end is buggered then they go on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 IIRC tire shops say to put them on the back. Understeer means you hit something with the front of the truck, where it's designed to take a hit. Oversteer means you hit something with the rear or back of the truck (or roll it). Given that it's a Pathfinder you're probably fine so long as you don't put them both on the same side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonianwalk Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 One on the front driver side, the other on the back passenger side. Well, that'd only benefit losing traction on left turns. Which way do you turn the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gv280z Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 well atleast with having 4 wheel drive capable on the Pathy, good tires up front, can shift into 4 hi in low traction / wet slippery condition and have good traction tires pulling up front. Like being in a front wheel driven car in the rain, there really low threat of spinning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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