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Should New Tires Be Placed on the Front or Rear?

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LeDonovan

07/30/25 5:17am

It is recommended to replace the tires on the front wheels for front-wheel-drive vehicles and on the rear wheels for rear-wheel-drive vehicles, taking into account the vehicle's drivetrain and usage environment. Below are the relevant details: 1. For front-wheel-drive vehicles, the front wheels bear a high workload, including daily steering, acceleration, and braking, all of which rely on the front wheels. From the perspective of front-wheel-drive vehicles, the rear wheels are called follower wheels and experience less severe wear compared to the front wheels. Therefore, front-wheel-drive vehicles are more prone to tire blowouts on the front wheels. It is advisable to place new tires on the front wheels when replacing them for front-wheel-drive vehicles to enhance grip and improve safety during steering. 2. For rear-wheel-drive vehicles, since power is output to the rear wheels, they are inherently more prone to slipping. If the rear tires of a rear-wheel-drive vehicle show significant tread wear, the vehicle may experience slipping and reduced grip, especially noticeable in rainy or snowy conditions. Therefore, it is recommended to install new tires on the rear wheels for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. This is because the vehicle is more likely to slip after turning, which can be very dangerous.

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