Standard Dave wrote:I had cause to look at a vehicle which had four different make and model of tyres fitted and therefore four different tread patterns. They were all radial so not illegal.
I'm wondering however what type of tyre fitter or fleet manager would think that's a good idea?
I can't help thinking that the tyres will wear at different rates, have a slightly different compound and behave slightly differently on wet or slippery roads.
Anyone know of any research, organisational policies or advice on mixing tyres?
exportmanuk wrote:Having experienced the difference in grip levels between tyres even having different brands front and rear is something I would avoid.
You don't have to be that near the limit for something else to trip you up, and having tyres on the rear with lower grip than the front on a front wheel drive car can have some interesting results when entering a bend on wet roads.
exportmanuk wrote:Now I try to keep the same brand/type all round and the best tyres on the back. New tyres on the back rear tyres moved forwards every change.
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:A lot of leasing companies are in bed with a tyre company - ours uses Kwikfit mobile fitters for example. A mobile fitter comes along to the office, goes round the car park inspecting tyres, then people get a message saying "we're going to change some of your tyres, provide your keys". The next day, or the same day, the fitter changes one, two, or as many tyres as necessary with whatever KF have in stock, and goes away. Convenient, but no consumer choice.
Silk wrote:exportmanuk wrote:Having experienced the difference in grip levels between tyres even having different brands front and rear is something I would avoid.
You don't have to be that near the limit for something else to trip you up, and having tyres on the rear with lower grip than the front on a front wheel drive car can have some interesting results when entering a bend on wet roads.
I'd be interested in knowing in what circumstances you would notice this. I'm not trying to start an argument; I'm genuinely interested, having never experienced it myself.
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:Silk wrote:I'd be interested in knowing in what circumstances you would notice this. I'm not trying to start an argument; I'm genuinely interested, having never experienced it myself.
<nods> Been there
Cheapo ditchfinders* on my first Octavia - went into a roundabout a bit enthusiastically in the wet, found myself a few seconds later facing back the way I'd come. Luckily everyone else just sat tight and watched my antics. In my defence, the tyres were on the car when I bought it. I didn't wait much longer before changing them after that.
* (some were Roadhogs, the others were Star Performers (should have sued them under the Trades Descriptions Act ))
Silk wrote:
I'd be interested in knowing in what circumstances you would notice this. I'm not trying to start an argument; I'm genuinely interested, having never experienced it myself.
Silk wrote:Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:...ditchfinders...
Of course, the question I'm going to ask now is: would it still have happened if you had a new set of premium branded tyres fitted?
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:Silk wrote:Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:...ditchfinders...
Of course, the question I'm going to ask now is: would it still have happened if you had a new set of premium branded tyres fitted?
Put it this way, after I changed (and I don't buy premium tyres, normally mid-range - I think the next ones were Kumhos), I never experienced anything similar again, either on road or track.
Standard Dave wrote:I'd noticed a difference in Goodyear Eagle NCT5 and Goodyear ecosave on the cars we drive at work
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