I need to put 2 new tyres on my A1 1.4 TFSI Black edition, should I put them on the front or rear?  The existing 2 tyres are approx 50% used.  Thanks

 

Welcome Allan,

On the front. What brands are you considering and what is the brand of the 2 50% worn ones? 
Regards,

Gareth.

Generally it is better to have the best tyres on the front where all the steering and most of the braking happens.

Might be a useful read for OP.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/364252/half-drivers-think-new-pair-tyres-should-go-cars-front-wheels-theyre-wrong

Hi Mark, many thanks for your post.  This concurs with discussions I have just had with various tyre fitting companies and I think the recommendations are quite compelling.

Many Thanks

 

 

8 hours ago, Magnet said:

Welcome Allan,

On the front. What brands are you considering and what is the brand of the 2 50% worn ones? 
Regards,

Gareth.

Thanks for your welcome Gareth.

this topic certainly splits motorists down the middle however, I am inclined to follow the recommendations from Mark M and Auto-Expess but thanks for your prompt and considered reply

Regards

Allan

5 hours ago, Mark M. said:

Might be a useful read for OP.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/364252/half-drivers-think-new-pair-tyres-should-go-cars-front-wheels-theyre-wrong

I am almost convinced by this, but only almost. I'd like to see confirming evidence by an independent body like the TRL before I fully change my mind.

7 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

I am almost convinced by this, but only almost. I'd like to see confirming evidence by an independent body like the TRL before I fully change my mind.

Tbh, you could google "new tyres on the front or rear" and I'd say 99% of the results will say put them on the rear. It's what I was told in the old days when I was learning to drive.

Absolutely Allan - it’s great to consider all opinions.

Just one question:- what happens when the front end breaks away then? 

You didn’t mention what brand you are intending to buy.

Regards,

Gareth. 
 

2 minutes ago, Magnet said:

Just one question:- what happens when the front end breaks away then? 

 

That's just plain and boring understeer that's easily fixed by letting off the loud pedal a smidge.

Hello Mark,

Fit new to back? ‘…….its what I was told in the old days when I was learning to drive’.

Was that in the days when the majority of cars were rear wheel drive?

Late 90's so I'd say majority front wheel drive. I was certainly learning in a front wheel drive Corsa

Like the ‘old days’ bit in the late 90s!

Certainly feels like the old days to me 🤣