Which is more important, front or rear tires for a car?

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DeAlexa
07/30/25 12:19am
Whether front or rear tires are more important for a car mainly depends on whether the car is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive means the front tires are more important, while rear-wheel drive means the rear tires are more important. Rear-wheel drive vehicles: For rear-wheel drive vehicles, the rear tires are more important when replacing tires. For rear-wheel drive cars, new tires should be installed at the rear because the rear tires of such vehicles are prone to slipping, and the power is also concentrated on the rear wheels. When the rear tires are severely worn, their grip becomes very weak, making the car more likely to roll over during driving. On wet or slippery roads or during sharp turns, accidents are more likely to occur. Front-wheel drive vehicles: For front-wheel drive cars, new tires should be installed at the front because the front tires of such vehicles require higher grip. During sudden braking, the car's center of gravity shifts forward. If the front tires lack sufficient grip, accidents are more likely to happen. Therefore, new tires for front-wheel drive cars should be replaced at the front.
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