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I was told that it's Costco's company policy that their 2 new tyres are fitted to the rear of the car (swap current 2 rear tyres to front). I asked why - all I got was company policy. I said I'm the customer and wanted the new tyres on the front, winter etc - all they kept saying was company policy.

 

Anybody know the real reason - or a good reason for me?

 

 

Thanks...

 

 

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Lots of research has been done on this subject, accident investigations etc. the NTDA (National Tyre Distributor's Association) has a publication about it, but in essence, it now recommends new rubber on the rear. I was one of the old school, new rubber on the front, but I have been persuaded otherwise.

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Is there any difference to front drive/rear wheel drive?

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<<Is there any difference to front drive/rear wheel drive?>>

 

No. A lot of it has to do with aquaplaning. Rear wheels losing control.

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I was told that it's Costco's company policy that their 2 new tyres are fitted to the rear of the car (swap current 2 rear tyres to front). I asked why - all I got was company policy. I said I'm the customer and wanted the new tyres on the front, winter etc - all they kept saying was company policy.

 

Anybody know the real reason - or a good reason for me?

 

 

Thanks...

 

 

 

 

 

I'm glad that I go to Hi Q Tyres of Leppings Lane.

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I'm glad that I go to Hi Q Tyres of Leppings Lane.

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Why? Do they not follow the convention that new rubber is better on the back than the front.

 

Will steer clear of those then!!!

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<<<Will steer clear of those then!!!>>>

 

As long as you have decent front tyres too, eh Damo?

 

Looking at the sig though, perhaps there is an interest that could have been declared.

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<<<Will steer clear of those then!!!>>>

 

As long as you have decent front tyres too, eh Damo?

 

Looking at the sig though, perhaps there is an interest that could have been declared.

 

Indeed, I noticed that too :D

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