> I will be getting two new tyres for my 2000 A3, as the front wheels treads
> are wearing. A friend said that new tyres are best on the rear wheels
(even
> irrespective of whether FWD or RWD). Is this true or a myth?
>
> Cheers

it's true.

if you're running e.g. at 40mph on the freeway and your rear wheel breaks,
ther is no way avoiding a serious accident. If It's the front wheel, you
have at least a chanche handling with the new sitiation...
so best wheels belong to the rear!

HTH
Rainer