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hi all i have done 27k miles on my matched set of tyres they are block pat 50/50 the back are like new but the front has worn down quite a bit am i ok to move them to the back to even out the where or is this going to screw things up ta ian .

As long as the wear is even across the tread width then there should not be a problem. Check with 'Rave' for recommended rotation procedure.
Dann..

LR and Haynes advise that you dont do this. Either wear the front tyres out and fit new to the rear and then part worn rears move to the front.

Or

Fit a complete set of four matched tread depth tyres (to keep circumference the same)

This will keep your drive train happy.

Regards,

Steve

Looks like you'd better check with the dreaded dealer. D..

Dann said:

Looks like you'd better check with the dreaded dealer. D..

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No need too - the correct answer is above. If you put new tyres on the front and worn on the rear then the rear wheels will travel slower putting drag on the VCU and wearing the drivetrain components.

I'm on 115K and have followed the advice (both haynes and freelander glovebox manual) since buying my freelander. My VCU is original and I have only changed my rear diff in error due to a worn wheel bearing.

This topic has been covered before on these forums and backed up by LR technicians etc.

Regards,

Steve

I am obviously in the wrong job as I cannot afford to change tyres at this sort of frequency. I shall continue to run my flanders in 2WD until the tyre wear evens out and then bolt the propshafts back on. D..

If the back are like new and the front are worn out you are already running on mis-matched tyres so puting a new set on the front might even things up a bit. If your VCU is working it might be OK.

Dann said:

I am obviously in the wrong job as I cannot afford to change tyres at this sort of frequency. I shall continue to run my flanders in 2WD until the tyre wear evens out and then bolt the propshafts back on. D..

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You dont have to change all at the same time as long as the newest (most tread depth) is on the rear axle.

When your fronts are nearing or on the wear indicators simply have a new pair fitted at the rear and bring the rears to the front of the vehicle. This ensures also that the oldest tyres are being worn out and don't get left to age on the rear axle.

In nearly two years I have only bought 4 tyres. Two were worn out at the front, so the new ones went on the back and the rears with 4mm went to the front.

Nearly a year to the day the fronts were down to 2mm so a new pair on the rear axle again and the 6mm rears to the front.

Have a look in your vehicle manual or browse Haynes and you will see the recommendations.

ianda12 said:

If the back are like new and the front are worn out you are already running on mis-matched tyres so puting a new set on the front might even things up a bit. If your VCU is working it might be OK.

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Good Idea in principle, however the new tyres should really go to the rear as manufacturer intended.

Thanks for the info G13SJC!

Had this question in mind but I did not want to start another thread.

G13SJC your the best!

Chris2 said:

Thanks for the info G13SJC!

Had this question in mind but I did not want to start another thread.

G13SJC your the best!

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No probs my friend