Matching brands front & rear tires?
Matching brands front & rear tires?
I searched, I really really did, but I couldn't find it and now I have to ask a very stupid question. Be gentle.
Do the tires on the front and back need to be from the same manufacturer/series/model?
The reason I ask is because, of course, got feathering. After reading what a lot of you had to say about the PS2's and RE050A's, I'm definitely interested in checking them out. My only issue is that my rears still have plenty of meat left on them and don't really warrant replacement, so... any input would be much appreciated guys!
-Jason
Do the tires on the front and back need to be from the same manufacturer/series/model?
The reason I ask is because, of course, got feathering. After reading what a lot of you had to say about the PS2's and RE050A's, I'm definitely interested in checking them out. My only issue is that my rears still have plenty of meat left on them and don't really warrant replacement, so... any input would be much appreciated guys!
-Jason
Matching is unnecessary but...
Tires are tested on 4 wheels. Handling is predictable. When you mix tires, the results are uncertain. Maintain the same category: summer performance, touring...
Tires are tested on 4 wheels. Handling is predictable. When you mix tires, the results are uncertain. Maintain the same category: summer performance, touring...
It's okay to mismatch tires. Just keep the following as close as possible.
1) Same tires on the same axles
2) Same sizing
3) Match up the speed rating.
4) Match up the compound/speed rating
5) Match up the tread design Touring, Passenger, Performance, Winter, A/S etc
6) Match up the same type of tire ie M&S, Asymmetric, Directional..etc
They don't have to be the same brand. Even though it's not regulated, keep an eye out for the treadwear and temperature rating and keep them close. Read reviews about the tires' characteristics. Tirerack.com is a good start.
1) Same tires on the same axles
2) Same sizing
3) Match up the speed rating.
4) Match up the compound/speed rating
5) Match up the tread design Touring, Passenger, Performance, Winter, A/S etc
6) Match up the same type of tire ie M&S, Asymmetric, Directional..etc
They don't have to be the same brand. Even though it's not regulated, keep an eye out for the treadwear and temperature rating and keep them close. Read reviews about the tires' characteristics. Tirerack.com is a good start.
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As the good advice from Forum members suggest, you need to match tire characteristics when mixing different tires front to rear. I can confirm this from personal experience. And, I would like to elaborate.
I have almost new 225/45/18' OEM Bridgestones mounted on the front (the front tires were replaced by Nissan because of the "feathering" problem on 2003 models). When the rear tires wore out, I replaced these with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/45/18" (which IMO is a great tire).
This combination of different front-to-rear tires isn't satisfactory in this (my) configuration. I believe the reason this doesn't work quite right is the fact that the OEM Bridgestones I am running on the front have very stiff sidewalls, and the Eagles I am running on the rear have soft sidewalls. I notice a somewhat "quirky" handling scenario where the backend feels slightly "wiggly." I don't think this is a dangerous setup, but it certainly doesn't feel right. And, it doesn't give you the experience you want when driving a great a sports car (as is the Z).
Since I really like the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (they stick like glue on a dry roadway, hold very well on wet surfaces, run with hardly any road noise, and provide a softer ride for the Z without compromising handling), I am replacing my front 225/45/18' OEM Bridgestones with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (245/40/18"). That is about the only size option for fronts (with the Eagle) that keeps my VDC stock-wheel-equipped Performance Model "happy."
Please forgive the long message, but I wanted to explain why it may be a better decision to stay with the same brand and type of tire front-to-rear unless you have access to many different tires for testing. That is just my opinion, and I realize it begs for a lot of debate
--Spike
I have almost new 225/45/18' OEM Bridgestones mounted on the front (the front tires were replaced by Nissan because of the "feathering" problem on 2003 models). When the rear tires wore out, I replaced these with Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/45/18" (which IMO is a great tire).
This combination of different front-to-rear tires isn't satisfactory in this (my) configuration. I believe the reason this doesn't work quite right is the fact that the OEM Bridgestones I am running on the front have very stiff sidewalls, and the Eagles I am running on the rear have soft sidewalls. I notice a somewhat "quirky" handling scenario where the backend feels slightly "wiggly." I don't think this is a dangerous setup, but it certainly doesn't feel right. And, it doesn't give you the experience you want when driving a great a sports car (as is the Z).
Since I really like the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (they stick like glue on a dry roadway, hold very well on wet surfaces, run with hardly any road noise, and provide a softer ride for the Z without compromising handling), I am replacing my front 225/45/18' OEM Bridgestones with the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (245/40/18"). That is about the only size option for fronts (with the Eagle) that keeps my VDC stock-wheel-equipped Performance Model "happy."
Please forgive the long message, but I wanted to explain why it may be a better decision to stay with the same brand and type of tire front-to-rear unless you have access to many different tires for testing. That is just my opinion, and I realize it begs for a lot of debate
--Spike
Last edited by Spike100; Apr 13, 2007 at 07:40 PM.
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