Michelin's two-tire mounting policy
Contrary to popular belief, intensive testing has shown that when the tires with the best traction are on the rear axle, you get more control during wet weather driving.
That's why it is Michelin's policy to automatically rear-wheel mount your new tires when only two are being replaced.
Michelin brochure T4000 (20M/Cri 4275) ____________________________________________________
They're not kidding about it being contrary. I always understood that the best tires went on the drive axle.
Since most modern cars are front wheel drive, I would assume two new tires would go on the front axle.
When they say 'more control during wet weather driving', do you think that includes snow driving too, or would that reverse this counter intuitive brochure?