note new tires, which axel

[DieselDo]

Looks like its about time to put on some new tires on the old truck, but have a question. I know it's not the right way to do things, but with cash being tight I can only afford to do 2 right now, so which axel should I put them on front or rear? If it matters my big concern is not slipping and sliding on the roads when taking off and control.

Thanks

 

[xtrahappy]

I would say put new ones on front. To keep control of steering, rather have a blow out on rear.

 

[BIG JOE]

I would say put new ones on front. To keep control of steering, rather have a blow out on rear.

What he said.

Good front tires will help keep you going to where you pointed it ?

Joe

 

[DaveBen]

What he said.

Good front tires will help keep you going to where you pointed it ?

Joe

And I would never put them on the rears. Better to control where you are headed if you have a blow-out.

Dave

 

[snicklas]

I would say though, going to a tire shop, it is likely they will only put new tires on the rear if you only get 2. The last 2 pair i bought from Discount Tire, they would only place them on the rear, and this was a front wheel drive car. The new tires on the rear help with control in corners. I asked them to put them on the front, and they would not.

 

[trackspeeder]

When you buy new tires they will be larger than the old ones. You don't want larger tires on the front axle.

 

[DieselDo]

Hi everyone, sorry it took so long to respond, my account was having some issues.

Finally bit the bullet, borrowed some cash and replaced all 4, much better ride and drive now. During the changing process, the shop show me I had a cracked rim. I guess that's why it kept leaking air.

Thanks everyone for your input.