So its time to replace my rears. I currently have 245/35/19 up front and 275/30/19 in the rear (9.5"). The tires are Hankook Ventus and I never was in love with the ride, or their traction. However, I really don't have the money at the moment to change all 4 tires. I want to go 285/35/19 in the rear but the Hankook Ventus series doesn't come in that size. Is there anything wrong with going with a different brand (besides the look)? I mean it won't screw up the ride quality or performance would it?

You think it would look ghetto with different tires in the rear?

 

well im in the same situation, until i file my taxes, i may be riding w/ the oem fronts and goodyear f1's in the rear

 

Nah, you'll be fine. I did it for over 10k miles...no issues. Going to be doing again soon too with my new rims. It's certainly easier to choke down half the cost!

 

thats what i figured...thanks

 

I am in the same situation as well. You will be fine as long as they are same tread wear. I just saved 400 bucks by doing this. got my fronts/rears for total of 526. sizes 245/35/19 and 285/35/19. go ebay!

 

The front and rear tire mismatch is OK. The question is...

How tall are the front tires?
How tall are the rear?