Two New Tires/Rotation of Existing Four Tires

[why?]

This has been discussed everywhere at length, and the final decision really depends on the person making it.

The new tires on the rear makes sense, even for a fwd car. Yes, the rear wheels do nothing.

Read that again, the rear wheels do nothing. If they slide out, there isn't much you can do to correct it. 99% of people have no clue how to deal with the rear end coming around.

If the fronts lose traction, no big deal, steer into the slide, hit the gas, and go. Or panic and hit the brakes.

Usually panicking and hitting the brakes when the rears slide will cause an instant spin. I know, I've done it.

So while you think the new ones should go on the front, and it kinda makes sense, for safety purposes they should be on the rear.