Michelin X line Z and X Multi Energy Z on drive axle

[Austin.S]

1.43 update introduces these two new tire models.
AFAIK, these are steer axle tires. Is it sensible to put steer tires on drive axle? Maybe an oversight?

[SirVirgoTheMess]

Z tires are made for all axles(even trailer axles).F would be the steer tires.

[rookie_one]

Pretty much.

Only place where "Z" tires are considered "steer" tires is in north america, as we do not have F tire (at least Michelin and Goodyear are not selling them here), and even then they are marked as for "all axles"

Rest of the world, you have F (steer), D (driven), T(Trailer) and Z(all position) tires.

[alluke]

I use those Z tires on taglift axle where acceleration grip isn't required

[Austin.S]

Pretty much.

Only place where "Z" tires are considered "steer" tires is in north america, as we do not have F tire (at least Michelin and Goodyear are not selling them here), and even then they are marked as for "all axles"

Rest of the world, you have F (steer), D (driven), T(Trailer) and Z(all position) tires.

Is there a downside of mounting Z tires on drive axle irl?

[rookie_one]

Pretty much.

Only place where "Z" tires are considered "steer" tires is in north america, as we do not have F tire (at least Michelin and Goodyear are not selling them here), and even then they are marked as for "all axles"

Rest of the world, you have F (steer), D (driven), T(Trailer) and Z(all position) tires.

Is there a downside of mounting Z tires on drive axle irl?

AFAIK, Z tires are less efficient than using dedicated tires for the appropriate axle.

That said, on the upside it's easier to manage inventory

[Austin.S]

Welp, I guess I have to make X Multi Energy D myself