How bad are new tyres on the front?

[dieseluser07]

My 2 front tyres need replacing, my rear tyres have a decent amount of grip still.

I have a fwd car with a lively rear end. How bad would it be if i fit the new tyres to the front, would it make the rear unstable or are the reccomendations generally to avoid aquaplaning etc?

I dont want to ruin the lively rear end by putting really grippy brand new tyres on, but i also dont want the car to behave dangerously.

[dieseluser07]

Burgerbob said:

General advice, particularly on a FWD car, is to have the best tyres on the back.

I don't think I've ever driven a fwd car with what I'd call a lively rear end, what car is it?

Mk7 fiesta st180

Susceptible to lift off oversteer, incredible fun.