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Which is the drive wheel (most tire wear)?

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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 07:37 AM
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Which is the drive wheel (most tire wear)?

Which front wheel is the drive wheel? I have uneven tread depth in the front and forgot to check which side before taking in for balance and rotation, so I don't know if they rotated the fronts to even out the wear.
Old Feb 14, 2014 | 08:01 AM
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I believe it is the drivers side.


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Old Feb 14, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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It's an open diff, both front wheels pull the car until one slips.
Google how differentials work for a better understanding.
Old Feb 14, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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my right rear tire gets all the power.
Old Feb 15, 2014 | 05:39 AM
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Fwd doesnt torque load like a rwd solid axle. It will wear pretty evenly and wheelspin will be pretty random. I suspect you have a n alignment issue or you have a particular corner in your daily commute that wears a particular front tire faster.
Old Feb 15, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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Both wheels if lsd and whichever wheel has least grip for open diff neither contribute to uneven tire wear
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