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Budget tyres

I drive a Ford Focus MK1 fitted with Michelin Energy tyres. I have recently had fitted two new budget tyres to the front wheels retaining the worn but legal M.E. tyres on the rear. Is this a safe combination? My annual mileage is approx. 7000 miles of local driving with very little motorway travel.

Asked on 2 January 2011 by Harry wharton

Answered by Honest John

Better to put the best tyres on the rear as this aids stability when braking hard in the wet.

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