Rear end wander on icy roads

[markwb]

Originally Posted by amc49

You need at least some semblance of good tire on front OR back, not having it (running bald) is a driver competence issue. But only the unlearned put the new tires on the back on FWD, if I need back ones, the new go on front and old go to back.

Roger that! That's how we were taught and it's common sense old school. I don't understand where this rationale comes from when it comes to placing two new tires on the rear wheels of a front wheel drive car and leaving the older worn tires up front.