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Tires, tire rotation, replacing only two worn tires, etc V70-XC70

posted by  db on  Thu Nov 26 07:51 CST 2009
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Yeah, I understand the issue, and I think the tire industry is being driven by liability on their recommendations.

Don't get me wrong, I don't disagree with the recommendation. I just think they are recommending based on the best control option of the entire vehicle, not the best traction option (which is what I would want them to do). If you feel you speed faster cause you have better drive grip, then the rear end is a major issue. If you drive conservatively to begin with in bad weather, you may be more interested in traction.

In any event, I would rather have them recommend what they are given the abilities of most drivers and having better front drive traction doesn't help when you have done a 180 on the expressway and are in a ditch.

This thread has really made me think.






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New Tires, tire rotation, replacing only two worn tires, etc [V70-XC70]
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