What are the hazards of having smaller front tires and larger rear tires?
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It affects the vehicle's performance, comfort, and steering, and in severe cases, it can compromise driving safety and lead to traffic accidents. The design of larger front and smaller rear tires is unscientific. Most cars use front-wheel steering, and excessively wide front tires can make steering difficult and increase the burden on the steering mechanism. If the vehicle is rear-wheel drive, the resistance will increase when the rear wheels propel the car. If it is front-wheel drive, the front wheels bear the dual burden of steering and driving, making the load very heavy. Therefore, larger front and smaller rear tires will increase fuel consumption and damage the vehicle, regardless of whether it is front-wheel or rear-wheel drive. Relevant information about tires is as follows: 1. Function: Smaller front and larger rear tires are generally used in rear-wheel-drive vehicles. This is because rear-wheel-drive vehicles require greater traction from the rear wheels to prevent tire spin after power is transmitted. The front wheels are steering wheels, and reducing their size allows for more flexible steering control by minimizing friction during turns. 2. Specifications: If the original four tires are of the same specification and are replaced with two front tires of one specification and two rear tires of another, it will affect the vehicle. Different tire specifications on the front and rear axles can result in varying traction or differences in the outer diameter of the tires, leading to handling or mechanical issues, especially in four-wheel-drive vehicles.
