Different tyres?

[EventH]

How dangerous is it to have different tyres on the L and R side of the car?

 

I have also seen directional tyres fixed backwards!!!

Edited May 31, 2007 by EventH

[Pisces69]

U can mix different types of tyres but u sud have the SAME type on same axle.

 

Different tyres on the same axle will compromise the handling & u r in for some hairy corners & emergency braking times.

 

But still best is the have the same type of tyres on all four corners. It gives u predictable handling in dry & wet.

[Pisces69]

I have also seen directional tyres fixed backwards!!!

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If this was done by a tyre shop, they sud b closed down for the safety of all motorists & pedestrians out there.

[Terenc3]

At most only can use up to 2 different tyres.. Front 2 must be same.. Rear 2 must be same.. Haha..

[Crv007]

my guess is that you wil have problem getting water out whwn it rain. Eg. goodyear F1 tyre where the threading is V in shape, thus on correct direction water flash OUT, but wrong direction water flash IN

 

Vice Vesa, other thread tyre that flash water out when rain will flash water towards centre of your car scary

 

just my guess

[Sony]

if it's a simple drive from pt A to B, it's not much of a danger except that they need longer braking distance..

 

but for those that are in for some speed and bend, then it's a different story..

 

Danger don't appear from nowhere.. usually people are the cause and they themselves subject the car and passenger to the dangerous situation.