New tyres are recommended to go on the rear axle of your vehicle...

Why should new tyres go onto the rear axle of the vehicle?

• All tyre manufacturers and safety experts recommend that, where practical, the best tyres should be fitted on the rear axle, irrespective of whether the vehicle is front or rear-wheel drive.

 Oversteer occurs with the worst performing tyres on the rear. This can be due to many reason, including:

• 1. Poor quality tyres - budget tyres on the rear and better quality tyres on the front
  2. The age of the tyre - degradation of the compound, less ability to absorb energy
  3. Incorrect air pressures
  4. Low tread-depths, which could result in the inability to disperse water - potential for rear-end aquaplaning