I don't believe it. It's just another way for the tire companies to get you to purchase 4 tires instead of two. New tires on the front if vehicle is front wheel drive. New tires on the rear if rear wheel drive and front tires are not in good shape.
Anyone who disagrees should put their 2 new tires on the front and after driving on a wet road post a video of the outcome....I'll come to your funeral to view it.
I am not even going to read the comments.ANYONE who thinks the vid is not true are the reasons why I see many accidents on wetweather days.cause people can literally see proof n front of there face (ie this video) &still think its wrong.Then they go to their trusted tire shop &get the 2 new tires in the front then loose control and have an accident putting peoples life's at risk.all because they think they know everything even if something proves them wrong, they still think their right. IDIOTS!
Usually this videos try to ilustrated it in a wet road, the reason is because it is the moment in which the tires have the most adherence challenge than a dry road.
by the look of the video it looks like it was make in the early 90's and when she is say " look what happens when we put the car on the road" she don't say on a wet road so my guess would be if you do drive in a west coast where there is less rain and all road are dry i would make sense to put the new tire in the front so the video in some case giving false info to people but in rain you want more traction in the front to steer the car to where ever you command it to go n you need winter tires.
Believe me, after touring their production plant, driving on three of their test tracks and rubbing shoulders with some of their test drivers, Michelin knows what they are talking about. Why would a huge company open themselves up to potential liability by blindly insisting to put your new tires on the rear? And no, I don't work for Michelin.
The experience of spinning out with the 2008 FWD Ford Focus with new tires on the front was one that I'll never forget. Of course, the other 2008 FWD Ford Focus with new tires on the rear performed just as described in the video-very predictable. And the other 20+ people in our class had the same experience as above.
The Ford Taurus portion was filmed at Michelins' Laurens Proving Grounds in South Carolinaon their huge circular wet track. I can say that because I was fortunate enough to drive that very track and we did the same exercise that you watched.
People tend to believe in what they have heard and refuse to disagree when someone shows them that they are wrong and should change they're way of thinking.
Newer tyres at the back, always!
Now, if you all disagree, please do some test's with your car and take your conclusions.
If I have a blow out at 85 mph I l think I would rather be able to steer the car to a stop.
I do see the point of the video though. For the average driver, who has no experience handling over steer or under steer in the rain, mounting the tires in the back may be a better idea.
@Xazoola If you have a blowout at 85mph you are not going to be steering anywhere. As for oversteer - I have 19 years of road race and autocross experience and teach advanced driving skills courses. I am also quite capable of suffering an unrecoverable snap spin from loss of traction poor weather. Better traction on the rear is better for EVERYONE, no matter how good they think they are.
New Tires in Front: Better Grip, Better Stopping and acceleration.
I've been doing HPDE for years and this is video is rigged. Either the blue car had Slicks on the rear, or the guy was pulling on the hand brake. All you need to correct is a little bit of counter steer while giving a lot of gas and the front of the car will PULL you straight. If the WHITE car had the SAME tires in the front (eg: swap them from blue car): it would have under steered and skidded off the track.
Yes this does make sense, BUT if you put you new tires on the back, the FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN causing you to try to turn the car and the car won't give you any response. Personally, I'd rather have no traction on the rear of the car (and also make some drifts) than have no control in the front of the car wich is far more dangerous !
@TAYLZ1 Not true. In the video they put the new tires on the back and the car maintains control AT HIGHER speeds in corners. Putting the new tires on the rear also reduces stopping distances compared to putting them on the front (rears less prone to premature lockup) to answer zikjames. Michelin is the largest tire manufacturer in the world and have spent billions of dollars and countless hours testing these things. Who do you think knows better, your or them?
What they don't show you is stopping distance as in trying to stop at a stop sign and you hit another car or pedestrian because your front tires hydroplaned. My daughter had 2 accidents already rear ending other vehicles following this nonsense of putting new tires on the rear.
@zikjames Sounds like your daughter is following too closely or going to fast - also it doesn't say put old tires that are worn on the front, it says "partially worn". partially worn should be able to stop just fine if you aren't going too fast or follwoing too closely.
Buy used tyres until its time to replace all four.. also try not to buy a Ford Taurus.
I usually put the tyres with the most tread on the front... my vehicle is Rear wheel drive, and therefore much easier to control if it slides. You would always rather have a blowout in the rear than in the front.
Drive carefully in the rain, especially if your car is Front wheel drive.
I believe they are front wheel drive, but it is still best to mount tires with more tread on the rear. Unless you drag race with a FWD, better tires should be in the rear.
I don't believe it. It's just another way for the tire companies to get you to purchase 4 tires instead of two. New tires on the front if vehicle is front wheel drive. New tires on the rear if rear wheel drive and front tires are not in good shape.
loveink25 2 weeks ago
Anyone who disagrees should put their 2 new tires on the front and after driving on a wet road post a video of the outcome....I'll come to your funeral to view it.
deepfriedtnecks 2 months ago 3
I am not even going to read the comments.ANYONE who thinks the vid is not true are the reasons why I see many accidents on wetweather days.cause people can literally see proof n front of there face (ie this video) &still think its wrong.Then they go to their trusted tire shop &get the 2 new tires in the front then loose control and have an accident putting peoples life's at risk.all because they think they know everything even if something proves them wrong, they still think their right. IDIOTS!
blubag 4 months ago
Usually this videos try to ilustrated it in a wet road, the reason is because it is the moment in which the tires have the most adherence challenge than a dry road.
acsa88 10 months ago
idk who turns me on more. Her, or Bob Vila.
MrTravisAl 1 year ago
by the look of the video it looks like it was make in the early 90's and when she is say " look what happens when we put the car on the road" she don't say on a wet road so my guess would be if you do drive in a west coast where there is less rain and all road are dry i would make sense to put the new tire in the front so the video in some case giving false info to people but in rain you want more traction in the front to steer the car to where ever you command it to go n you need winter tires.
behrooz1989 1 year ago
Believe me, after touring their production plant, driving on three of their test tracks and rubbing shoulders with some of their test drivers, Michelin knows what they are talking about. Why would a huge company open themselves up to potential liability by blindly insisting to put your new tires on the rear? And no, I don't work for Michelin.
marknsharon24 1 year ago
The experience of spinning out with the 2008 FWD Ford Focus with new tires on the front was one that I'll never forget. Of course, the other 2008 FWD Ford Focus with new tires on the rear performed just as described in the video-very predictable. And the other 20+ people in our class had the same experience as above.
marknsharon24 1 year ago
The Ford Taurus portion was filmed at Michelins' Laurens Proving Grounds in South Carolinaon their huge circular wet track. I can say that because I was fortunate enough to drive that very track and we did the same exercise that you watched.
marknsharon24 1 year ago
CORRECTION - People tend to believe in what they have heard and refuse to agree
fontainhasdias 1 year ago 4
People tend to believe in what they have heard and refuse to disagree when someone shows them that they are wrong and should change they're way of thinking.
Newer tyres at the back, always!
Now, if you all disagree, please do some test's with your car and take your conclusions.
fontainhasdias 1 year ago 2
If I have a blow out at 85 mph I l think I would rather be able to steer the car to a stop.
I do see the point of the video though. For the average driver, who has no experience handling over steer or under steer in the rain, mounting the tires in the back may be a better idea.
Xazoola 1 year ago
@Xazoola If you have a blowout at 85mph you are not going to be steering anywhere. As for oversteer - I have 19 years of road race and autocross experience and teach advanced driving skills courses. I am also quite capable of suffering an unrecoverable snap spin from loss of traction poor weather. Better traction on the rear is better for EVERYONE, no matter how good they think they are.
mfitz1969 1 year ago
New Tires in Front: Better Grip, Better Stopping and acceleration.
I've been doing HPDE for years and this is video is rigged. Either the blue car had Slicks on the rear, or the guy was pulling on the hand brake. All you need to correct is a little bit of counter steer while giving a lot of gas and the front of the car will PULL you straight. If the WHITE car had the SAME tires in the front (eg: swap them from blue car): it would have under steered and skidded off the track.
efuzzca 1 year ago
Yes this does make sense, BUT if you put you new tires on the back, the FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WILL NOT TURN causing you to try to turn the car and the car won't give you any response. Personally, I'd rather have no traction on the rear of the car (and also make some drifts) than have no control in the front of the car wich is far more dangerous !
TAYLZ1 1 year ago
@TAYLZ1 Not true. In the video they put the new tires on the back and the car maintains control AT HIGHER speeds in corners. Putting the new tires on the rear also reduces stopping distances compared to putting them on the front (rears less prone to premature lockup) to answer zikjames. Michelin is the largest tire manufacturer in the world and have spent billions of dollars and countless hours testing these things. Who do you think knows better, your or them?
mfitz1969 1 year ago
What they don't show you is stopping distance as in trying to stop at a stop sign and you hit another car or pedestrian because your front tires hydroplaned. My daughter had 2 accidents already rear ending other vehicles following this nonsense of putting new tires on the rear.
zikjames 1 year ago
@zikjames Sounds like your daughter is following too closely or going to fast - also it doesn't say put old tires that are worn on the front, it says "partially worn". partially worn should be able to stop just fine if you aren't going too fast or follwoing too closely.
jbdial2 1 year ago
Buy used tyres until its time to replace all four.. also try not to buy a Ford Taurus.
I usually put the tyres with the most tread on the front... my vehicle is Rear wheel drive, and therefore much easier to control if it slides. You would always rather have a blowout in the rear than in the front.
Drive carefully in the rain, especially if your car is Front wheel drive.
DThaeman 1 year ago
Are these cars front or rear-wheel drive? Does that make a difference?
gwinters23 2 years ago
I believe they are front wheel drive, but it is still best to mount tires with more tread on the rear. Unless you drag race with a FWD, better tires should be in the rear.
arsHW 2 years ago 2
front wheel drive.
new tires in back = understeer
new tires in front = oversteer
BlueFlame1365 2 years ago 2