Effects of different tire treads on same end?
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Effects of different tire treads on same end?
What are the effects, if any, of different tire tread patterns on one end of a car (both tires on rear or both on front). And I mean on any car in general not just the S.
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It will generally pull one way or the other. Tire compound will likely wear at a different rate, and grip levels will likely be different, effecting braking.
Also, different tire makes of the same size can be slightly different diameters, so on a car with either an LSD or locking diff, this could cause premature wear or even damage.
Also, different tire makes of the same size can be slightly different diameters, so on a car with either an LSD or locking diff, this could cause premature wear or even damage.
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It will generally pull one way or the other. Tire compound will likely wear at a different rate, and grip levels will likely be different, effecting braking.
Also, different tire makes of the same size can be slightly different diameters, so on a car with either an LSD or locking diff, this could cause premature wear or even damage.
Also, different tire makes of the same size can be slightly different diameters, so on a car with either an LSD or locking diff, this could cause premature wear or even damage.
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I guess I mis-stated my op. Yes, different treads on left & right on the same end. Example - different tread design on left and right on the rear or a different tread design left and right on the front.
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Your question is quite confusing to me so I will explain both.
Different tires front vs rear wouldn't be that bad other than grip levels being different depending on the types of tires.
Having one type on the left and another on the right would cause all sorts of issues.
Ex: Bridgestone on the front and Pirelli on the rear isn't optimal (obviously), but wouldn't really cause any damage, excessive tire wear, or pull; while having bridgestone on the left and Pirelli on the right side would probably pull to one side as tires are not exactly the same diameter and compound. If you must run mismatched front and rear sets, make sure they are at least close to the same rating. ie. dont put all-seasons in the rear with summer tires up front.
Different tires front vs rear wouldn't be that bad other than grip levels being different depending on the types of tires.
Having one type on the left and another on the right would cause all sorts of issues.
Ex: Bridgestone on the front and Pirelli on the rear isn't optimal (obviously), but wouldn't really cause any damage, excessive tire wear, or pull; while having bridgestone on the left and Pirelli on the right side would probably pull to one side as tires are not exactly the same diameter and compound. If you must run mismatched front and rear sets, make sure they are at least close to the same rating. ie. dont put all-seasons in the rear with summer tires up front.
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If the tires are the same diameter and have similar performance characteristics, no problemo.
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Originally Posted by BEASTMODE' timestamp='1313759719' post='20893462
Having one type on the left and another on the right
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I've done it and did not like it at all. The biggest issue has less to do with the tread pattern than the design and structure of the tire. One tire catches and follows every crack in the road while the other, not so much. The result is "weirdness" when driving. I only had to stick it out for one day until the right size tires came in, but it was un-nerving.
It really depends on the specific tires. I don't know that anyone could predict the actual effects without trying out the two tires in question.
I have had unpleasant experiences with different tires in on the front than what was mounted on the rears, with really unpredictable tramlining as an example (fronts follow the crack while the backs do not, or vice versa), but also have experienced zero issues with different tires up front than what was on the rear. The result depends on how different the two tires react to road imperfections.
In my experience it's not predictable. It could be fine, it could be nerve-wracking. Based on past experience, I'd avoid the situation if at all possible.
It really depends on the specific tires. I don't know that anyone could predict the actual effects without trying out the two tires in question.
I have had unpleasant experiences with different tires in on the front than what was mounted on the rears, with really unpredictable tramlining as an example (fronts follow the crack while the backs do not, or vice versa), but also have experienced zero issues with different tires up front than what was on the rear. The result depends on how different the two tires react to road imperfections.
In my experience it's not predictable. It could be fine, it could be nerve-wracking. Based on past experience, I'd avoid the situation if at all possible.