I realized just the other day that I haven’t been paying attention to the state of tires for a while. I think these are about 4,000 miles in.
It’s rear on the left and front on the right, as you may have guessed.
Does it make sense to rotate them at this point? To get more life out of them. Or should the rear one be replaced at this point? I’m a bit afraid that I’ll lose grip when steering if I move the rear one to the front, especially in wet conditions.
I am not attached to these tires. So if I were to replace just one of them, I’d prefer to just get an entirely different set altogether. That’s why I’m trying to figure out if I can just squeeze a little bit more life out of both of them or it’s time to move on to the next set.
by anaerobic7058
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Just replace the one on the left. Assuming that’s your rear, put the new one on the rear
Buy 1 new one and put it on the front,move front to back…. Never put the bald tire up front
You buy one new, and move the best of the old to the rear wheel
The rear is shot, replace it.
Front to rear and new front
I’d recommend moving the front tyre to the back, and putting a new one on the front
I never rotated bike tires, no need to do so..
Is rotating tires something that people do? I have been riding bikes for 43 years and have never once did it.
> Been riding mostly on pavement
> I’m a bit afraid that I’ll lose grip when steering if I move the rear one to the front, especially in wet conditions.
For pavement riding, it’s not a problem. The thread pattern doesn’t contribute to grip on (wet) pavement. If anything the bald tire will have more grip on wet pavement. The thread only matters for grip on loose surfaces such as gravel or mud.
deep into your heart, you already know the answer
If you’re not a fan of these tires, then just go ahead and replace the whole set for something you prefer.
4k miles is a lot of riding to put up with a set of tires that don’t fit your needs.
It’s the holidays, treat yourself and get what you really want
I didn’t know people rotated bike tires.
Are you not using your rear brake?
“4k miles” dude, where do yall buy your tires?? I got like 200 out my stock ones that came on my bike. Granted Its an E-bike and I can imagine that makes a difference, but 4k?
Nope put the slick on the front you’ll get more mileage outta them tires… and reduce rolling resistance
But a new tyre and shot the front that’s already on on the rear and new upfront.