Can Damaged Tires Drain the Family Budget?

Front tires bear the brunt of every morning commute, carrying the weight of the heavy engine block while handling every turn, parallel parking maneuver, and emergency stop. Because steering and braking forces put immense pressure on the front axle, those rubber treads wear down twice as fast as the ones on the rear. Leaving rubber in one position guarantees a premature visit to the tire shop, forcing a full replacement long before it should be necessary.