Kennydies Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I had a nail in my front passenger tyre and now have a slow puncture so need to replace the 2 front tyres. I dont really want to put bridgestones on but dont want to pay for new rear tyres when not needed. What are the issues with having a different brand on the front to the rear? Also does anyone know a garage in the dorset area that will put tyres on wheels? Thanks, Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 As long as the sizes are the same the main issue is difference in grip levels which could make your car more over- or understeering. Same goes for changing front tyres only when back ones are quite worn too, even when staying with the same type of tyre If the wear on your rear tyres is of such a level that they will need changing within the next 3 months i would just choose the brand/type you want on the front and in due time change the backs to the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 ah cheers. I will change the fronts to Toyo's and the rears at a later date then. Anyone know where i can get the tyers changed in the dorset area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I personally wouldnt mix the Bridgestones with another brand on the front..I think someone else on this site went down that route and ended up putting 4 new tyres on.. as it effected the handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Personally i would change it, safety is not something that i would ever compromise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 ATS can get TOYO's and fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 This is exactly the position I'm in and will probably go the whole hog with Toyos all round. Last time I had different fronts to rears I spent most of my time facing the roundabout I was going round......!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Have to agree with the others, I would probably recommend against going for different front and back....but then again I would say that!! Let me know if you're after some new rubber mate as we are still doing our deals on Toyo's and other rubber as well!! Cheers, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 As I said, depends on the tyre type. If you put on some nice grippy front tyres, combined with half-used shitty Bridgestone Potenza RE040 standard rear-tyres, and you do some spirited driving you will have your tail out more than you want to (no, not THAT tail Sarnie ). Then again, the Toyo's arent that expensive (imho), and for your piece of mind if you have doubts about it i would just go and get 4 new ones. Or get the fronts done first, find some abandonned parking lot and have some drifting fun, and get the back ones replaced shortly after. Better put the rubber that's left on the backs to some good use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 As I said, depends on the tyre type. If you put on some nice grippy front tyres, combined with half-used shitty Bridgestone Potenza RE040 standard rear-tyres, and you do some spirited driving you will have your tail out more than you want to (no, not THAT tail Sarnie ). Then again, the Toyo's arent that expensive (imho), and for your piece of mind if you have doubts about it i would just go and get 4 new ones. Or get the fronts done first, find some abandonned parking lot and have some drifting fun, and get the back ones replaced shortly after. Better put the rubber that's left on the backs to some good use Depends if you've got £500 plus (fitted) kicking around as to whether it's expensive...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 When comparing to the price of Michelin Pilot Sports, those seem to be about 40% more expensive than the Toyo's, hence my price statement. Ofcourse 18" tyres are never gonna come "cheap", if you want decent performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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