Why Do Front Tires Wear Out Faster Than Rear Tires?

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Front tires wear out faster than rear tires because, in general, front-wheel-drive vehicles place most of the load, acceleration, steering, and braking forces on the front tires, causing them to wear out more quickly. The wear ratio can reach up to 2:1. Below is an extended explanation: 1. Importance of Front Tires: In front-wheel-drive vehicles, the front tires serve as both steering and driving wheels (you may notice that the outer edges of the front tires wear more severely). During actual driving, the tires experience a combination of driving force and lateral forces, leading to intense wear of the rubber material. In contrast, the rear tires, being non-driven wheels, experience relatively less wear, which is normal. 2. Solution: You can rotate the front and rear tires every 8,000–10,000 kilometers to ensure more even wear across all four tires.