Mixing tyre sizes
03-23-2019 | 05:29 AM
#16
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2018
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I finally replaced the rear tires with the Yokohamas - could not find another brand with the size in stock - and the final config is front axle Vredesteins Ultrac Vorti and rear axle Yokohama Advan Sport V103B N-0 rated, all wheels 275/40/20 size and the car behaves normally. The fronts have been used for around 600 miles before replacing the rears.
03-23-2019 | 11:55 PM
#17
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jun 2018
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Are these your front and rear sizes for your winter set? Are they the same brand? What will you do when one axle (probably front) wears down faster, and it is time for rotation? Seems that any difference you have will be exacerbated by wear and the different inflation pressure front/rear. Surely you don't want to end up with the wider ones in the front? Seems that this could end up becoming a bigger issue. Or am I misunderstanding?
03-24-2019 | 12:56 AM
#18
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Aug 2016
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Just a quick update on my experience. I decided to get all of my tyres changed at the same time to completely eliminate any confusion so made my fitting appointment. During the fitting they found that one of the tyres had a fault and with no more stock available, my only option was to come back the following day to have the last tyre replaced. This meant that I had to travel home on three new tyres (275/45/20) and one of my old tyres (270/40/20).
I was obviously quite cautious on the drive home but immediately my car freaked out and went into limp mode until I switched off PASM and continued home. Having the final (correct sized) tyre fitted the next day allowed everything to return to normal .
I was obviously quite cautious on the drive home but immediately my car freaked out and went into limp mode until I switched off PASM and continued home. Having the final (correct sized) tyre fitted the next day allowed everything to return to normal .
03-25-2019 | 11:22 PM
#19
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,163
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From: Bay Area, CA
Just a quick update on my experience. I decided to get all of my tyres changed at the same time to completely eliminate any confusion so made my fitting appointment. During the fitting they found that one of the tyres had a fault and with no more stock available, my only option was to come back the following day to have the last tyre replaced. This meant that I had to travel home on three new tyres (275/45/20) and one of my old tyres (270/40/20).
I was obviously quite cautious on the drive home but immediately my car freaked out and went into limp mode until I switched off PASM and continued home. Having the final (correct sized) tyre fitted the next day allowed everything to return to normal .
I was obviously quite cautious on the drive home but immediately my car freaked out and went into limp mode until I switched off PASM and continued home. Having the final (correct sized) tyre fitted the next day allowed everything to return to normal .