Mixing tire brands

HokieStang00 · 02-22-2008, 01:05 PM

I've got a pair of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS's that I have to replace. The other pair has plenty of tread, and I'd like to just leave them in the rear. I don't feel like spending another 500+ on a pair of GYs, so would there be any major issues with putting some Sumis in the front, with the GYs in the back? I know there may be some possible differences in handling, but hopefully this setup will be for a short time.

cre8787 · 02-22-2008, 01:13 PM

Some would agree that you shouldn't do it and others will say that it's fine. I have a set up with different brands in the front and rear, never had a problem with it. The only thing you want to stay away from is mixing brands horizontally (backs should be the same/ fronts should be the same).
I wouldn't rec to someone to mix brands but i also would tell them it's horrible to do so... if that makes sense.

*Lances03SVT* · 02-22-2008, 03:13 PM

Won't hurt a thing.I had Nitto's on the front and BFG's on the rear of the Cobra.

PColav6 · 02-22-2008, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lances03SVT

Won't hurt a thing.I had Nitto's on the front and BFG's on the rear of the Cobra.

And now you don't have a cobra...so put 2 and 2 together if you run different tire brands on the front and back you'll end up getting rid of your car.

lol

HokieStang00 · 02-22-2008, 03:26 PM

Alright. I looked around on the internet and got different answers. So I wanted to check and see if anyone had any bad personal experiences. Good news! Thanks.

02-22-2008, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
HokieStang00 Blackity Black Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 645	Mixing tire brands I've got a pair of Goodyear Eagle F1 GS's that I have to replace. The other pair has plenty of tread, and I'd like to just leave them in the rear. I don't feel like spending another 500+ on a pair of GYs, so would there be any major issues with putting some Sumis in the front, with the GYs in the back? I know there may be some possible differences in handling, but hopefully this setup will be for a short time. __________________

02-22-2008, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
cre8787 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 158	Some would agree that you shouldn't do it and others will say that it's fine. I have a set up with different brands in the front and rear, never had a problem with it. The only thing you want to stay away from is mixing brands horizontally (backs should be the same/ fronts should be the same). I wouldn't rec to someone to mix brands but i also would tell them it's horrible to do so... if that makes sense. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1- M112 Eaton Supercharger (Stock Pullies/Unported/Stock Bottem End/Stock Heat Exchanger/Cobra Tank and Pumps), 4.10's, SCT Custom Tunned by Excessive Motorsports, SLP 2 w/ Mac Catted H, H&R Sport Springs (Uninstalled), BFG KDW2 295's. Dyno Numbers- 442.31hp and 386.03tq Track Numbers- 13.014 @ 115.45 w/ 2.200 60ft (Track Wet) Progress Pictures: http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2.../Eaton%20Swap/ Last edited by cre8787 : 02-22-2008 at 01:16 PM.

02-22-2008, 03:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lances03SVT Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Carthage, Missouri Posts: 9,247	Won't hurt a thing.I had Nitto's on the front and BFG's on the rear of the Cobra. __________________ _______________________ 2003 Cobra SOLD

02-22-2008, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
HokieStang00 Blackity Black Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 645	Alright. I looked around on the internet and got different answers. So I wanted to check and see if anyone had any bad personal experiences. Good news! Thanks. __________________

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