mix-matched tires
mix-matched tires
ok let me start by saying i did a serch before posting this but did not see anything.
i need new rear tires but i don't need fronts yet. i've shopped around and listened to the board and i wanted to purchase some kumhos. for the price difference, i decided to go to the local discount tire ($194) vs. buying from tirerack ($174). when i stopped in, they told me they had some yokohamas in stock that they needed to get rid of so he's discount them $80 off the regular price. they would still be more than the kumhos but not by much. research indicates they are a much better tire. ok here's my question. when the fronts need to be replaced i probably won't buy the yokos that match because of price. has anyone mixed tires front/rear and is there/will there be any issues in doing so? i will remain stock size both front and rear. thanks.
i need new rear tires but i don't need fronts yet. i've shopped around and listened to the board and i wanted to purchase some kumhos. for the price difference, i decided to go to the local discount tire ($194) vs. buying from tirerack ($174). when i stopped in, they told me they had some yokohamas in stock that they needed to get rid of so he's discount them $80 off the regular price. they would still be more than the kumhos but not by much. research indicates they are a much better tire. ok here's my question. when the fronts need to be replaced i probably won't buy the yokos that match because of price. has anyone mixed tires front/rear and is there/will there be any issues in doing so? i will remain stock size both front and rear. thanks.
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As long as the tires meet or exceed the stock load, speed, and size requirements you can run different brands on the car safely. But the differences in tread dynamics, wear, temp, and traction ratings will more than likely make for a performance nightmare.
Assuming cost is the root of your problem: If you can't afford a new set of performance tires for your sports car... perhaps you would find life easier in a car with less demanding maintenance requirements?
Just a thought.
Assuming cost is the root of your problem: If you can't afford a new set of performance tires for your sports car... perhaps you would find life easier in a car with less demanding maintenance requirements?
Just a thought.
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And now for the sensible answer;
So long as tire sizes are correct and performance ratings (Y) are matched you will not experience any problems when the car is used for normal road use. However, there are some cheap tires around made from very hard compounds which affect handling whether mixed or not. Tire temperatures will not be an issue so long as performance rating (Y) is adhered to. Its sometimes neccesary to put different ones on the back due to availability. Some folks feel they have to have the most expensive brands, but they are only paying for the name on the sidewall. Of course, you must never mix tires on the same axle.
Good Luck
Steve - UK
So long as tire sizes are correct and performance ratings (Y) are matched you will not experience any problems when the car is used for normal road use. However, there are some cheap tires around made from very hard compounds which affect handling whether mixed or not. Tire temperatures will not be an issue so long as performance rating (Y) is adhered to. Its sometimes neccesary to put different ones on the back due to availability. Some folks feel they have to have the most expensive brands, but they are only paying for the name on the sidewall. Of course, you must never mix tires on the same axle.
Good Luck
Steve - UK
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I bought my Aero Blue SRT6 a couple of months ago and it has the stock Conti's on front and Kumho Ecsta's on the rear. I dont race, but do get frisky once in a while, and I have had no issues. Whoever put the Kumho's on did manage to screw up the center covers for the wheels and now I need new ones.
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you know, i didn't realize there were so many a..holes responding on this fourm. the kumhos have been talked about on several threads as a pretty decent tire and good price. price is always a concern for me even if i can afford it. and to opticon - yes i do use 87 octane - in my other 2 cars and my boat - ********!
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
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Originally Posted by eruby
and to opticon - yes i do use 87 octane - in my other 2 cars and my boat - ********!
Why don't you find a set of wheels & tires that fits them all and just put them on whichever car you are using? :downs:
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First I changed my rear tires to a different brand from the fronts as the fronts were OK - NO PROBLEMS.
When the rears needed replacing again the fronts did too, so when I changed all 4 I did not go with the same make front & rear - NO PROBLEMS.
I've had no problems and I've pushed the car in the dry and the wet.
I do have approximately the same compund front and rear.
Obviously don't mix radials & cross-ply.
When the rears needed replacing again the fronts did too, so when I changed all 4 I did not go with the same make front & rear - NO PROBLEMS.
I've had no problems and I've pushed the car in the dry and the wet.
I do have approximately the same compund front and rear.
Obviously don't mix radials & cross-ply.
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Originally Posted by eruby
you know, i didn't realize there were so many a..holes responding on this fourm. the kumhos have been talked about on several threads as a pretty decent tire and good price. price is always a concern for me even if i can afford it. and to opticon - yes i do use 87 octane - in my other 2 cars and my boat - ********!
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
I don't know, sometimes some people just don't know what they are saying. And if they do, maybe they ARE what you say.
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I found if you roll up a 5" wide strip of bath towel around the oil filter stem instead of using the OE fleece filters, you can greatly reduce the cost of an oil change. Used cooking oil is a fair bit cheaper than synthetic 0w-40 as well.
Maybe I should start a DIY post.
Maybe I should start a DIY post.
Re: mix-matched tires
Originally Posted by eruby
you know, i didn't realize there were so many a..holes responding on this fourm. the kumhos have been talked about on several threads as a pretty decent tire and good price. price is always a concern for me even if i can afford it. and to opticon - yes i do use 87 octane - in my other 2 cars and my boat - ********!
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
as for the few that did offer a decent response - thank you.
Good luck with the tires and let us know how you get on,
as I will also be changing my rear tires quite soon!
Cheers Steve
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Originally Posted by Opticon
As long as the tires meet or exceed the stock load, speed, and size requirements you can run different brands on the car safely. But the differences in tread dynamics, wear, temp, and traction ratings will more than likely make for a performance nightmare.
Even at 10/10ths autocrossing, I've had success with multiple front/rear mixes (Hoosier A6/Hoosier A6, Kumho V710/Hoosier A6, Hankook Z214/Hoosier A6 so far).
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Originally Posted by eruby
ok let me start by saying i did a serch before posting this but did not see anything.
i need new rear tires but i don't need fronts yet. i've shopped around and listened to the board and i wanted to purchase some kumhos. for the price difference, i decided to go to the local discount tire ($194) vs. buying from tirerack ($174). when i stopped in, they told me they had some yokohamas in stock that they needed to get rid of so he's discount them $80 off the regular price. they would still be more than the kumhos but not by much. research indicates they are a much better tire. ok here's my question. when the fronts need to be replaced i probably won't buy the yokos that match because of price. has anyone mixed tires front/rear and is there/will there be any issues in doing so? i will remain stock size both front and rear. thanks.
i need new rear tires but i don't need fronts yet. i've shopped around and listened to the board and i wanted to purchase some kumhos. for the price difference, i decided to go to the local discount tire ($194) vs. buying from tirerack ($174). when i stopped in, they told me they had some yokohamas in stock that they needed to get rid of so he's discount them $80 off the regular price. they would still be more than the kumhos but not by much. research indicates they are a much better tire. ok here's my question. when the fronts need to be replaced i probably won't buy the yokos that match because of price. has anyone mixed tires front/rear and is there/will there be any issues in doing so? i will remain stock size both front and rear. thanks.
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I have stock Conti's on the front of my 6 and put 295/30 Conti sport contact 2's on the rear..........same make tires just different "model". I don't think they'll be on much longer though because I can break the rearend loose at 65mph on the freeway which is fun but not good when you actually want to accelerate. I'll be running BFG G-Force KDW2's in the near future since they have the BEST wet/dry traction around(for true street tires).
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