Why new /best tires should be placed on the rear ?
If you are considering to replace tires for your FWD or RWD vehicle, many shops advise new /best tires should be placed on the rear.It seems that there is a "general rule".For example : Just wandering why new tires should go on the rear? So shouldn't tires be placed on the front? Let's find out the reason for new tires should be placed on the rear. Why new tires should be placed on the rear ? On one hand,the better tires go on the rear to help prevent oversteer. If you front tires loose traction (understeer), you are going to go straight until you catch traction, or hit something. Its safest to hit something with the front of your car. If you oversteer, it is much more difficult to recover. You are more likely to hit things with the side or back of your vehicle. On the another hand,new tires provide better wet grip than your half-worn tires. When new tires are installed on the rear, it helps reduce the potential for your vehicle to fishtail...
