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Sir Krustin · 10-20-2006, 07:40 AM

To add to what others have said, putting the least worn tires on the back of a FWD car is a bad idea, especially in winter.

The back of a FWD car is lighter than the front, considerably lighter. That, combined with the lower ability of a bald tire to wick water and snow away from the tread makes the car want to do a 180 when you brake - this can be disastrous in an emergency during slippery conditions.

I know it sounds counterintuitive, but think of it this way - if they aren't good enough to drive the front of the car why are you trying to keep them?

10-20-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	To add to what others have said, putting the least worn tires on the back of a FWD car is a bad idea, especially in winter. The back of a FWD car is lighter than the front, considerably lighter. That, combined with the lower ability of a bald tire to wick water and snow away from the tread makes the car want to do a 180 when you brake - this can be disastrous in an emergency during slippery conditions. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but think of it this way - if they aren't good enough to drive the front of the car why are you trying to keep them? __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>