Originally Posted By: Tdbo
If you have a shop install them, you will get them on the rear whether you want them there or not.
I got into it with Sams Club once. Had front tires with 7.5K on them and the backs were toast. Wanted the fronts rotated to the back (obviously for wear purposes) and the new on the front.
They initially refused to do it. However, after a discussion with the manager and the signing of a waiver, they did it.
Under general circumstances, I agree. Better traction with the new in the rear.
The standard answer is the rear, always. However I just had a new pair put on and the local Goodyear store didn't say anything when I had them put on the front. To be fair though, the rears had about 9/32's and new the fronts were 11/32 so I think with that much tread, it doesn't really matter that much. With a set of half worn tires, I'd put the new ones on the rear.