Just got back from the stealers and had my minor service.
The service manager asked who had fitted the new rear tyres.
I told him a local tyre fitter and he said that because I had more than 3mm difference between the tread,back to front (7.5mm vs 4mm) I needed 2 tyres on the front.(And then tried to sell me some Dunlops)
I have heard of this with permanent 4 wheel drives like the Impreza but not with cars like the Golf r which is front wheel drive most of the time.
I have looked in the manual and can't find anything that says they should have the same wear.
Can anyone enlighten me?
The service manager asked who had fitted the new rear tyres.
I told him a local tyre fitter and he said that because I had more than 3mm difference between the tread,back to front (7.5mm vs 4mm) I needed 2 tyres on the front.(And then tried to sell me some Dunlops)
I have heard of this with permanent 4 wheel drives like the Impreza but not with cars like the Golf r which is front wheel drive most of the time.
I have looked in the manual and can't find anything that says they should have the same wear.
Can anyone enlighten me?