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Why new tires should go on the rear wheels

The Importance of Putting New Tires on the Rear If you buy just two tires, the tire shop will install the new tires on the rear wheels. That may seem counter-intuitive since the front tires do all the steering and most of the braking. But there’s a very good reason for installing the new tires on the rear. Here’s what’s going on. Yes, the front tires wear out first Most of the vehicle weight is on the front wheels because the engine and transmission are mounted in the front of … Read More