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Winter tyres

Am thinking of fitting winter tyres from mid-November. Is fitting them to the front (drive) wheels only a safe and sensible option or should I fit them to the rear (non-drive) wheels as well?

Asked on 14 October 2011 by Blobmobile

Answered by Honest John
The must be fitted to all four wheels otherwise the car could swap ends while descending a slippery hill.

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