Anyone out there running different model tires on the front and back? What about all-season on the front, and summer in the rear? Or vice versa? Just wondering if it you can tell a difference in the ride if you have a diffent type tire on each axle. IMO it shouldn't make a difference as long as the tires are the same on each axle. Since if you rotate, you can only rotate side to side due to the size difference.

 

I am currently using Michelin all seasons on the front and Bridgestone summers on the rear and don'st notice any difference escept the new Michelins are quieter than the worn Bridgestones that they replaced. Have about 5000 more miles on the rears.

 

I'm running Falkens in the front (don't ever get these) and Hankooks in the back. No difference really.

 

I'm running Michelin Super Sports on the front and Dunlop Maxx Sports on the back. I notice no difference at all and the tread on these two tires is almost identical. The only way you would notice a difference is if you pushed your car to the limit in curves. That is if the tires had different compounds of rubber. One end might lose it's grip before the other. This might be more of issue in wet or snowy conditions.

 

I've had different tires front n rear before. Nothing weird happens.

 

OP, The question "Is it ok to replace just the front tires?" was asked not that long ago, so I'll cut n paste my previous response, as I feel it is still relevant you yours:
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That question can get into a big debate depending on how tuned you are to your car, and how you want it to handle.
The basic answer for an average daily driver is "yes", there is no problem replacing tires in pairs as long as it is front or rears.

More experienced (aggressive or track) drivers often do this to alter Oversteer/Understeer as different compounds used front to rear will affect these cornering properties. That said, you can also make bad choices and alter your car in the wrong way, so it should never be a blind "do it" without at least invoking some thought first.

If you are not an experienced driver, I never recommend varying compounds, but instead recommend you stay with 2 new matching tires, or replace all 4 with a new compound of your liking.

My 2 cents.

 

it's also tricky in that when replacing only 2 tires the new ones should always go on the back... which is obviously problematic when the fronts wear out and it's a staggered setup.

That said- for normal, casual, good weather driving, where you're not pushing the car at all, you'll probably never notice.

But as a few others have mentioned, in bad weather and/or pushing the car to its limits (either on purpose, or during an emergency maneuver) behavior might not be ideal or predictable.