Originally Posted by
Redbullet
I was just wondering… If the rear tire wears 2-3 times faster than the front tire on a road bike, is this a sign of saddle set too far back?
No. It's just physics. Rear one will use 2-3 faster than front one due to weight put on it. Rotating them - like we do on cars - will help squeeze as much life out of each one.
On my end, I buy 3 per season and replace the rear one mid-season mainly because it's easier this way and I don't like playing with sealant.
Oh, and, don't play with your saddle if the only goal is to get more mileage out of your tire. You may end up injuring yourself.