Tyres: Best foot forward? or back?

Hi Guys,
Have seen quite a lot of good info 'bout tyres on this group. And a
few times it's been mentioned that on FWD cars, it's best to have the
better pair of tyres at the rear.
Firstly, is that the general opinion of the Alfisti on this group?
Second, anybody got an idea why this is so?

Reason I ask:
I've always thought the opposite was true i.e. the better pair should
go in front cause:
a. in daily driving, your need for traction/grip is greatest when you
have to slam your brakes in an emergency - and that requires most grip
in the front...otherwise you'll have less braking force before your
ABS kicks in
b. it's harder to correct a front wheel skid than a rear wheel skid =>
put the "skid prone" tyres at the back.

BC
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