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Is it okay to fit winter to rear wheels only on a rear wheel drive car?

Is it okay to fit winter to rear wheels only on a rear wheel drive car?

Asked on 4 December 2018 by p davey

Answered by Honest John
Not in my opinion because though that might give traction in snow you could be straight off the road on a corner.

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