I have been thinking I should rotate my tires on my FWD 2019 VW GTI. FL tire is at 4/32", FR and LR tires are at 5/32" and RR tire is at 7/32". RR tire is newer. If I rotate the rear tires to front will there be any problems related to the disparate diameters?
Different Tire Diameters on Drive Axle
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You'll be fine. People have bigger diameter differences just by buying different brands of tire, or by buying a brand new one with 11/32.
The main concern with FWD transaxles is "differential pin walkout" but I'm not aware of VWs being particularly susceptible to this. It's more of a "don't do one legged peel outs daily" warning.
The main concern with FWD transaxles is "differential pin walkout" but I'm not aware of VWs being particularly susceptible to this. It's more of a "don't do one legged peel outs daily" warning.
Rotate without worry. We are always having to compensate with micro-steering, even on very straight roads. The differential is always doing a very small bit of work, even on a perfectly straight road.
It’s more of a concern front-rear with AWD systems which use friction members to limit wheelspin. These systems want to see variations within a minimal allowance.
It’s more of a concern front-rear with AWD systems which use friction members to limit wheelspin. These systems want to see variations within a minimal allowance.
