winter tire, middle of the tire worn out why?

murcielago07 · 01-14-2011, 07:31 PM

Hi,

i have 4 winter tires.
car is RWD.

rear wheel tires are worn out only in the middle
the treads on the sides except the center are still almost new
but only the center treads are worn out. (not completely but noticeably)

can I not use these tires anymore?
please let me know

also other two tires that were in the front are perfect.
should i put them in the rear and put the other(worn tires) two in front?
let me know please
thank you

eseng · 01-14-2011, 07:32 PM

too much air pressure?

are your wheels staggered? if so, no do not rotate front and rears...if box setup go ahead.

murcielago07 · 01-14-2011, 07:44 PM

i found that it could be overinflation.

i didnt understand about the box setup and all....

but what should be done now?

do they need to be thrown out just becaus of the center wear out?
or can i just used them??

also just a simple question is,
should i take the tires to the tire company to be put on?
or can i just put them on myself?

cause i can put them on myself, but companies always say
they balance and install tires professionally..
so maybe i should go there and tell them to do it..

John_01 · 01-14-2011, 09:25 PM

If the tyres are the same sizes front and rear, it could be a good idea to swap the fronts with the rears. Normally the front tyres will wear more on the edges than the center so its possible to extend the life ot the tyres by rotating them.

If the tyres are too badly warn you need to consider if it is still safe to use them, as it will probably affect your braking distance in poor road conditions.

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eseng Private First Class 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 07 SGM 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: rialto, ca iTrader: (10)	too much air pressure? are your wheels staggered? if so, no do not rotate front and rears...if box setup go ahead.
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murcielago07 Emperor 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: E92 - 328i JB Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	i found that it could be overinflation. i didnt understand about the box setup and all.... but what should be done now? do they need to be thrown out just becaus of the center wear out? or can i just used them?? also just a simple question is, should i take the tires to the tire company to be put on? or can i just put them on myself? cause i can put them on myself, but companies always say they balance and install tires professionally.. so maybe i should go there and tell them to do it..
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John_01 Colonel 236 Rep 2,643 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	If the tyres are the same sizes front and rear, it could be a good idea to swap the fronts with the rears. Normally the front tyres will wear more on the edges than the center so its possible to extend the life ot the tyres by rotating them. If the tyres are too badly warn you need to consider if it is still safe to use them, as it will probably affect your braking distance in poor road conditions.
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