Why are the tyres on the front of my car smaller than those on the back?

Why does my BMW 530d have different tyre sized on the front and rear axles?

Asked on 28 April 2020 by

Answered by Dan Powell
It's common for powerful rear-wheel drive cars to have larger, wider tyres at the rear. It is done so to stabilise the vehicle's balance, grip and power delivery.
Tags: tyres
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