Replacing Only 2 New Tires: Front or Back?

**dr. d** · May 15th, 2015 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by nightfox

Hello experts! I've tried searching on the Web (and on this forum board as well) and also asked tire shop owners about this.

On the Web, it says that the new tires should be placed on the Back. See the following links and videos:
1. Popular Mechanics
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSz7cm6MwH0
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa9hzcjdi5Q

As for tire shop owners, they say that the new ones should go on the Front for lesser tendencies of "exploding front tires". Is this just a myth then?

Also, what are good, cheap but reliable brands for tires on a Honda CRV 2003? What's your suggestion/opinion regarding Dunlop, Yokohama, and Bridgestone?

BTW, I'm using a Honda CRV 2003.

Thanks!

years ago, it was thought (me included) that new tires should always be installed out front, so that the driver can control the direction of the skidding car.
today, scientific evidence suggests that, when skidding, control over the car is better if the new, treaded tires, are installed at the rear.
better yet, buy 4 tires!

and i am a sucker for locally manufactured tires.

**baludoy** · May 15th, 2015 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

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years ago, it was thought (me included) that new tires should always be installed out front, so that the driver can control the direction of the skidding car.
today, scientific evidence suggests that, when skidding, control over the car is better if the new, treaded tires, are installed at the rear.
better yet, buy 4 tires!

and i am a sucker for locally manufactured tires.

read this too. the reason being (according to the the article) is that newer tires on the rear will help prevent sudden unexpected fishtailing

btw, anu-ano ba ngayon ang locally manufactured tires bro?

**yebo** · May 15th, 2015 09:32 AM

pero depending din siguro sa condition ng tires. if the front are worn more than the rear (assuming the rear does not need replacing yet) then replace the front. otherwise replace all 4.

i just replaced last year the front tires on one of my rides. it was worn 80%, konti na lang angat sa wave pattern ng 5 peso coin. the rear tires are still good for another year when the 5 years life expires.

**bloowolf** · May 15th, 2015 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by yebo

pero depending din siguro sa condition ng tires. if the front are worn more than the rear (assuming the rear does not need replacing yet) then replace the front. otherwise replace all 4.

i just replaced last year the front tires on one of my rides. it was worn 80%, konti na lang angat sa wave pattern ng 5 peso coin. the rear tires are still good for another year when the 5 years life expires.

Would be wise to rotate tires every 5,000kms so wear will be even & tires will last longer.