Should New Tires Be Installed on the Front or Rear?

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For rear-wheel-drive vehicles, it is best to install new tires on the rear wheels. Since the power output of rear-wheel-drive vehicles is at the rear wheels, this characteristic makes the rear wheels more prone to slipping. If the tread wear on the rear tires is severe, the loss of grip becomes more likely, increasing the risk of losing control of the vehicle. Detailed explanations are as follows: 1. Front-wheel-drive vehicles: The nature of front-wheel-drive vehicles means the front wheels bear significant operational pressure. Daily driving tasks such as steering, acceleration, and braking largely affect the front wheels. 2. Tire specification notation: Tire specifications are generally denoted in two systems—metric and imperial. Most countries, including China, use the imperial notation system.