Have you ever noticed that the front tyres on your car might be losing tread faster than the rear ones? If yes, you are not alone in observing this anomaly. In today's post, we explain why most cars lose front tyre tread faster and how you can prolong your car's front tyre life.

Why Are Your Car’s Front Tyres Wearing Out Faster?

Most cars nowadays are front-wheel driven, and that's the reason why tread on front tyres wears out faster.

In addition to the extra load of the engine bay, the front tyres are also responsible for generating the momentum that moves the car. Also, the front axle usually has disc brakes while the rear uses drum brakes. So, when we brake, it's the front axle and the tyres that bear the majority of the brunt.

All these factors, when combined with individual driving habits, road conditions, driving frequency, and weather, can wear out the front tyres faster.

On the other hand, rear tyres mostly drive without much load, especially since most cars are not always being driven with rear seat occupants. So, they are less prone to fast tread wear. However, a reverse phenomenon may apply in cars with rear axle driving and the ones which have heavy engines at the rear (e.g., supercars and American muscle cars).

How to Prevent Your Front Tyres from Wearing Out Faster?

Here are a few steps you can take to mitigate the impact on your car's front tyres.

• Tyre Rotations: Periodically rotating your car tyres can ensure that all tyres wear out evenly and at the same rate. Apollo Tyre experts recommend rotating your car tyres every 8,000 to 10,000 kilometers.

• Wheel Balancing and Alignment Checks: Because of the heavy load at the front, sometimes the suspension can get misaligned, causing the car to pull sideways or shudder at higher speeds. A balancing and alignment check can help fix this issue and protect the tyres from uneven wear.

• Linear Braking: Using the brake pedal gradually to slow down the vehicle can distribute the friction and downforce more evenly and reduce tyre wear.

• Gradual Acceleration and Deceleration: Similar to moderating your braking techniques, working off the accelerator pedal in gradual motions will also ensure that excess friction is not generated when speeding up or slowing down the vehicle. Thus, saving your tyre tread from premature wear.

• Proper Inflation: Last but not least, the easiest way to slow down tyre wear is to keep them inflated at ideal levels. This ensures that the tyres manage the load and friction with minimal stress and run for longer. Just in case you are wondering how this helps, a properly inflated Apollo Amazer 4G LIFE tyre can own up to 1 lakh kilometers before needing replacement. Even the Vredestein Ultrac series of car tyres are rated for excellent mileage when driven within speed limits under ideal loads.

In conclusion, faster tyre wear on the front axle is normal for cars and nothing to worry about. Just make sure that you are following these basic tyre maintenance tips to minimize tyre wear and get the most out of your investment.

For more tyre-related advice and automotive information, keep following the Vredestein blog. If you need help in purchasing new tyres, get in touch with us at an Apollo Tyres shop near you or call the Apollo Direct helpline at 1800- 212-7070.