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Originally Posted by Andy_with_a_screwdriver

I always buy in pairs but on occasions over the years due to puncture etc have ended up with an odd pair for a while, though I will always make sure this ends up on the rear.

I had a very lightly worn tyre I took off a spare set of wheels I bought for fitting winter tyres on. I kept it in storage and when I recently had a puncture I got it fitted, hence mismatch for MOT. I understand the arguments about grip and handling, but good tread on the rear end, with sensible driving I can't see how much difference a mismatch on the rear axle of a front wheel drive car will make?

I would always want a matching pair on the front, and get my new ones fitted there despite tyre fitters always wanting to put them on the back.
Can't understand why you wouldn't want the best grip on the front where all the steering, traction and most of the braking happens.

Apparently it's the back that will always be the first to slide when cornering in slippery conditions even with matching tyres.--