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Old 17 October 2003 | 12:14 PM
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My front tires are like 60% worn, a little worse in the inside and the backs seem only about 30% worn - would it be a wise move to swap the front and backs over?

Any problems with this at all ?
Old 17 October 2003 | 12:16 PM
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I swapped mine and had no problems
Old 17 October 2003 | 12:22 PM
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swap em
Old 17 October 2003 | 12:24 PM
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I did it mine they were fine..
Old 17 October 2003 | 12:31 PM
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Cool - cheers chaps, wash em and swap em over the weekend then!
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May be obvious, but make sure you keep them on the same side though, otherwise the tread goes backward.
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only if you have directional tyres
Old 17 October 2003 | 01:36 PM
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If you're going to swap tyres, do it often - like every 3,000 miles or so when I change the oil. Otherwise you'll get a pronounced wear pattern (as you've discovered) and the tyres won't sit properly on the road, so upsetting your contact patch.

Richard.
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