Swapping fronts for rears (tyres)

[Graham of Madrid]

Good afternoon,

I'm looking to relieve the noise and discomfort I get from the Michelin Agilis Camper fitted to the rear. I have Continental Vanco Camper on the front.

Could I just swap the front tyres for the rear (rotation) and would this make a big difference ?

Thanks.

 

[cmcardle75]

Good afternoon,

I'm looking to relieve the noise and discomfort I get from the Michelin Agilis Camper fitted to the rear. I have Continental Vanco Camper on the front.

Could I just swap the front tyres for the rear (rotation) and would this make a big difference ?

Thanks.

It might have the advantage of wearing them out quicker. Rear tyres often stay there until they rot, rather than wearing out.

 

[Graham of Madrid]

It might have the advantage of wearing them out quicker. Rear tyres often stay there until they rot, rather than wearing out.

That could be a beneficial result !

 

[dunnah01]

Good afternoon,

I'm looking to relieve the noise and discomfort I get from the Michelin Agilis Camper fitted to the rear. I have Continental Vanco Camper on the front.

Could I just swap the front tyres for the rear (rotation) and would this make a big difference ?

Thanks.

You could swap but you'd have no grip at the front

 

[Gizmouk]

Could also be the sign of over-inflated tyres.
Take your MH to a weighbridge loaded up as if you were going away - including beer / water / wine etc
Have front and rear axle weighed individually, and then overall.
Email the tyre manufacturer, the weights (and tyre type).
They'll email back with the correct tyre pressures.

If the tyre pressure threads on the Faecesbook MH Groups are anything to go by:
Most people are tyre experts
Most people are running their MH with incorrect tyre pressures.
Everyone seems to have a mate who's a tyre fitter, and told them to go by the plate on the door panel

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[VXman]

You could swap but you'd have no grip at the front

Why do you say this - because Continentals are no good? I would have thought it was sensible to rotate as this would ensure even wear so you can replace all at the same time and not allow the rears to get too old.

 

[Bolti]

On all my vehicles, I always have the new tyres put on the rear.
I don't want to be driving around on old tyres.

 

[glenn2926]

Why do you say this - because Continentals are no good? I would have thought it was sensible to rotate as this would ensure even wear so you can replace all at the same time and not allow the rears to get too old.

Some claim the Michelin don’t have good grip. I’ve not yet been stuck using them. I have been on grass pitches and have thought I would struggle to get off due to rain, mud etc but the Michelin’s have done me proud so far.

 

[Vipar]

Tyre rotation means that they all wear out at the same time. 4 to buy. To spread the cost leave them put, only have to buy 2 then

 

[Podney]

On a motorhome you should have the best/newest tyres on the rear. That’s where most of the weight is. If you watch a video of a motorhome in a crash it’s the rear that goes sideways like a drunken skunk.

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[Landy Andy]

I always rotate mine each year so they have even wear. If you don’t the rear tyres will be thrown away due to age, so your not really getting value for money. I much prefer buying a set of tyres half as often as a pair.

 

[dunnah01]

Why do you say this - because Continentals are no good? I would have thought it was sensible to rotate as this would ensure even wear so you can replace all at the same time and not allow the rears to get too old.

OPs looking at putting the Michellins on the front. I've not had enough grip on dry tarmac and grass is a no go with mine.

 

[Mikeco]

On a motorhome you should have the best/newest tyres on the rear. That’s where most of the weight is. If you watch a video of a motorhome in a crash it’s the rear that goes sideways like a drunken skunk.

I take the opposite view, I like the tread on the front wheels for more grip.

 

[cmcardle75]

I take the opposite view, I like the tread on the front wheels for more grip.

Generally, for most vehicles it is best to have the best gripping tyres on the rear to maintain stability. Indeed, in the days when it was still possible to get cross-ply tyres without seeking out specialist dealers, it was illegal to put them on the rear axle, with (grippier) radials on the front. There were lots of scary public information films about it!

 

[Mikeco]

Generally, for most vehicles it is best to have the best gripping tyres on the rear to maintain stability. Indeed, in the days when it was still possible to get cross-ply tyres without seeking out specialist dealers, it was illegal to put them on the rear axle, with (grippier) radials on the front. There were lots of scary public information films about it!

I still take the opposite view that I prefer as much tread as possible on my front wheel drive Boxer, I had 5 mm on the front and 7mm on the back, I now have 7mm on the front and 5 mm on the back.

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[Graham of Madrid]

Nobody experienced the bone-smashing ride of Michelin's then. I've tried different tyre pressures including the recommended and I hate them. Thought they'd be more comfortable on the front. I would bin the Michelins but don't have money to throw at new Continentals for the rear when the Michelins have so much tread left.

 

[dunnah01]

Nobody experienced the bone-smashing ride of Michelin's then. I've tried different tyre pressures including the recommended and I hate them. Thought they'd be more comfortable on the front. I would bin the Michelins but don't have money to throw at new Continentals for the rear when the Michelins have so much tread left.

I find that the Michellins are comfortable enough on the front of my Fiat at about 65psi. They just don't grip very well when asking for low down traction (3.0 seems to have too much low end torque or wrong gearing for Michellin/Comfortmatic combination pulling 4.25T). Rear end AlKo chassis and Michellins is a whole new dimension in crashy ride when set at 70-80psi

 

[cmcardle75]

I still take the opposite view that I prefer as much tread as possible on my front wheel drive Boxer, I had 5 mm on the front and 7mm on the back, I now have 7mm on the front and 5 mm on the back.

Whilst there are alternative views, the tyre manufacturers and suppliers almost universally recommend placing the new tyres on the rear axle. They will have based these recommendations on extensive testing.

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[chopper602]

If you'd like the vehicle to swap ends during extreme braking, then fit the less grippy tyres to the rear and et voila!

 

[Graham of Madrid]

I find that the Michellins are comfortable enough on the front of my Fiat at about 65psi. Rear end AlKo chassis and Michellins is a whole new dimension in crashy ride when set at 70-80psi

Thanks, that's very helpful.

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[SpeedyDux]

If you'd like the vehicle to swap ends during extreme braking, then fit the less grippy tyres to the rear and et voila!

This happened to me once when I had an old mini and put some cheap retread tyres on the back. Entered a roundabout backwards in the wet. Ooops!

PS I was lucky and didn't hit anything.

 

[Landy Andy]

Those that are swapping front to rear are not fitting bald tyres to the rear, they will still have plenty of tread just little bit less tread than the front. Personally I like steering and not aquaplaning.

 

[cmcardle75]

Those that are swapping front to rear are not fitting bald tyres to the rear, they will still have plenty of tread just little bit less tread than the front. Personally I like steering and not aquaplaning.

Best on the rear improves steering. Better to have a bit of understeer (where you go a few degrees out) than unexpected oversteer (where you point 180 degrees in the wrong direction).

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

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