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New Tire Mounting
Buying just two tires? The tire industry recommends mounting them on the rear for your safety. Here’s why...
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New tires mounted on the Front New Tires Mounted on the Rear
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The worn rear tires have less tread and lower hydroplaning resistance, so they can lose their grip on wet roads and allow the rear to swing around—out of control. Deeper tread with greater hydroplaning resistance help new tires grip wet roads. The driver can steer to compensate for the lower wet traction of the worn front tires and safely maintain control.
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