WHY SHOULD NEW TIRES BE MOVED TO THE REAR? 

There are two main reasons why new tires should be installed on the rear axle if you are only replacing two tires:

Safety: on rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the rear tires push the car forward. They also play a crucial role in braking and cornering. New tires on the rear axle improve traction. They also shorten braking distances and make cornering safer.

Handling: New tires have deeper tread and better grip than worn tires. New tires on the front axle and worn tires on the rear can cause oversteering. This means the vehicle may fishtail in emergencies. This can be hard to control, especially for inexperienced drivers.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each reason:

Safety:

In rear-wheel-drive vehicles, the rear tires push the car forward. So, they need strong traction. If the rear tires have worn tread, they are more likely to slip and lose traction. This can lead to a loss of control, especially in wet or icy conditions.

The rear tires also play an important role in braking. When you brake, the vehicle’s weight moves forward. Still, the rear tires must grip the road to help slow it down. If the rear tires have worn tread, they are more likely to lock up and skid when braking. This can also lead to a loss of control.

Finally, the rear tires are important for cornering. When you corner, the weight of the vehicle shifts to the outside tires. Worn tread on rear tires can reduce traction. This may lead to understeering, where the vehicle goes straight, or oversteering, causing it to fishtail.

Handling:

New tires have deeper tread and better grip than worn tires. This means they can provide more traction and control in all driving conditions. If you have new tires on the front axle and worn tires on the rear axle, the vehicle is more likely to oversteer (fishtail) in emergency situations. The new tires on the front axle will grip the road better than the worn tires on the rear axle. When you turn the wheel, the front tires follow your direction. The rear tires, however, tend to slide straight ahead. This can cause the rear of the vehicle to swing out, which is known as oversteer.

It is important to note that it is always best to replace all four tires at the same time. However, if you can only afford to replace two tires, it is always best to put the new tires on the rear axle. This will help improve safety and handling.