Mix tyres front & back?

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18 October 2007, 02:37 PM

GazTheHat

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Mix tyres front & back?

If i had Toyo T1-S on the front, would it be ok for Yoko paradas on the back?

Or best to try and get more T1-S's?

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18 October 2007, 02:40 PM

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I've always been told that as long as you've got the same rubber on each end of the axle, the difference shouldn't matter front to back

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19 October 2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ilogikal1

I've always been told that as long as you've got the same rubber on each end of the axle, the difference shouldn't matter front to back

Wrong!
Different tyres have different handling characteristics and can disturb the cars balance.
I used to deliberately run different tyres when I was road rallying a FWD and it produced a lot of oversteer especially at the appropriate pressures. It was great for me but terrified most other drivers.

John

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21 October 2007, 04:19 PM

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Tyres !

I bought two cheap **** tyres for winter and they're awful, no grip at all so I put them on the back....

As you are buying decent tyres you shouldn't worry as the four wheel drive will hide any difference in performance, front to back.

Would still put newer tyres with more tread on the front tho' as they wear quicker if you do !

Dunx