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Ferra 05-02-2016 09:42 AM

Mismatched front and rear tires...is it bad?
 
I am(was) on 4 Michelin PSS tires but blew 1 front tire over a pothole.

Rear has about 4/32 left so probably good for another season.
I have 2 spare Continental DW front tires (5/32") so I am wondering if it is okay to replace the 2 front with the Conti DW and leave the Michelin PSS tire at the rear. (Probably get 4 new set next season)
All the tires are OEM spec. (225/40, 255/35, r18)

Just a commuting car for now so don't care much about perfect handling, as long as everything is safe.

Edit: RWD btw

smoothie. 05-02-2016 09:43 AM

you'll understeer at the limit compared to pss all around.

up to you

Mancini 05-02-2016 09:58 AM

That time I was pushing it around a freeway onramp in the rain and realized I was going 10 km/h faster than my usual pace, dropped the throttle for some oversteer fun, and remembered too late that I only replaced the front tires.

Ferra 05-02-2016 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mancini (Post 8751997)
That time I was pushing it around a freeway onramp in the rain and realized I was going 10 km/h faster than my usual pace, dropped the throttle for some oversteer fun, and remembered too late that I only replaced the front tires.

The wear on both the front and rear will be quite even. (5/32 front, 4/32 rear)

I have driven on both tires and I actually thought the traction between the PSS and Conti DW is quite similar, except the DW feels softer and less responsive.

someone else is driving the car for now (she can't even tell the difference between a 320i and 335i engine), so as long as it has 4 wheels and is safe to drive then is okay lol.

SumAznGuy 05-02-2016 11:19 AM

As long as there is tread on the tires, for modest street driving, it will be fine.

fliptuner 05-02-2016 11:50 AM

+1 it's fine

Reeyal 05-02-2016 12:19 PM

Under most circumstances, you will be fine. Don't do aggressive driving.

asma123 05-02-2016 12:24 PM

Should be fine as long as both rear tires are about the same thread wear and same thread pattern

roastpuff 05-02-2016 12:27 PM

Just don't push it and you'll be fine.


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