Should New Car Tires Be Installed on the Front or Rear?

[VonRobert]

Here is the relevant introduction about whether new car tires should be installed on the front or rear: 1. First, it depends on the vehicle's drive characteristics: front-wheel-drive cars should replace the front tires, while rear-wheel-drive cars should replace the rear tires. Front-wheel-drive cars require higher grip from the front tires. If the front tires lack sufficient grip, accidents are more likely to occur, so new tires should be installed on the front wheels for front-wheel-drive cars. For rear-wheel-drive cars, the rear tires are prone to skidding or even rolling over on slippery roads or during sharp turns, leading to accidents. Therefore, new tires should be installed on the rear wheels. 2. Second, it depends on the driving environment: If you frequently drive in urban areas with good road conditions and low speeds, the likelihood of fishtailing is minimal. Instead, the probability of steering loss due to front tire blowouts or skidding is higher. Conversely, if you frequently drive on highways, the chance of fishtailing caused by newer front tires will likely exceed the risk of a blowout. If you often drive in the city, new tires should be placed on the front wheels, whereas if you frequently drive on highways, new tires should be installed on the rear wheels.