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Old 03-17-06, 06:53 PM
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I have a sc430 and I was wondering if there would be any negative consequences of mixing different tires front and back...

I was thinking of a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 up front and a set of Michelin Pilot Sport(reg) in the back... with a staggered setup...(245/35/19 PS2 FRONT & 275/30/19 PS1 REAR)
their both from the same 'tire family"... the ps2 i think is newer with a lil better grip...

im a lil concerned about oversteer issues and the car losing control with the front tires being grippier than the back, though the back is wider...
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I have a sc430 and I was wondering if there would be any negative consequences of mixing different tires front and back...

I was thinking of a set of Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 up front and a set of Michelin Pilot Sport(reg) in the back... with a staggered setup...(245/35/19 PS2 FRONT & 275/30/19 PS1 REAR)
their both from the same 'tire family"... the ps2 i think is newer with a lil better grip...

im a lil concerned about oversteer issues and the car losing control with the front tires being grippier than the back, though the back is wider...
NONE what so ever unlessyou put ****ty tires. I had 2 different brands or set of tires on front and rear many many times and never had an issue.
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it's not a good idea if you drive very hard or race your car

but for normal every day driving it's totally fine
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Also rememebr that even though the front tires are grippier in the front you have more contact area on the rear tires due to the extra width.
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