4wd front tyres by mistake

[StuartH]

I have just ordered some schumacher yellow minispikes for my durango 2wd buggy.

Only after gutting and glueing them (and the struggle that endured) did I realise they were actually 4wd front tyres instead. They are a little wider and have an extra row of spikes instead. Does anybody know if this makes any difference?

Is the wide tyre or extra footprint going to make a massive change in handling?

I'm likely to buy another set of the correct size bug will still give em a go

[charlesk]

Not ideal, but can always trim a row or two off if you find the front too sharp...

Originally Posted by StuartH

I have just ordered some schumacher yellow minispikes for my durango 2wd buggy.

Only after gutting and glueing them (and the struggle that endured) did I realise they were actually 4wd front tyres instead. They are a little wider and have an extra row of spikes instead. Does anybody know if this makes any difference?

Is the wide tyre or extra footprint going to make a massive change in handling?

I'm likely to buy another set of the correct size bug will still give em a go

[ianski68]

you want to run skinny Cross cut Staggered low profiles on the fronts

[PaulRotheram]

Theyl be too much, best to start over and order the correct tyres!

[Danny]

Originally Posted by StuartH

I have just ordered some schumacher yellow minispikes for my durango 2wd buggy.

Only after gutting and glueing them (and the struggle that endured) did I realise they were actually 4wd front tyres instead. They are a little wider and have an extra row of spikes instead. Does anybody know if this makes any difference?

Is the wide tyre or extra footprint going to make a massive change in handling?

I'm likely to buy another set of the correct size bug will still give em a go

Wont be ideal, but you can always trim a row off, some people do this on the normal 2wd minispikes anyway to lessen the grip and make things a little less aggressive, so possibly you want to trim 2 rows off by the sound of it, although try one at first and see how that handles

[RogerM]

Huge difference in profile, sidewall stiffness and internal construction.

I'd definitely change them, lets face it tyres are a 1 or 2 (sometimes more) sets per day consumable.

[gazhillAE]

If there 4wd fronts they will provide a lot more steering!
The sidewalls are bigger/softer and there's a lot more side to side movement/roll on every corner with them

The 2wd tyres definetly make it easier to drive all depends what surface your on
They provide a lot less steering
Less roll side to side
More consistent

My choice always is 2wd!