Tires tread design

[gonefishie]

So, what would be the negative/s of having two tires that have similar tread design but not identical? Mine are all match, I'm just wondering.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Tires tread design

On a trailer? Not much as long as they are the same size.

On a car is a different story especially if on the front.It may cause it to handle kinda funny...

 

[BaileysBoat]

Re: Tires tread design

Compound is as important as tread.

Softer compound on front causes oversteer, harder on front understeer.

 

[fat fanny]

Re: Tires tread design

If they are the drive tires they shouldn't be that noticable but if they are on the steer end you might experience some slight vibration and uneven wear eventually. I would not recomend it for anything with traction control or radial tuned suspension and or front wheel drive. Just my .02

 

[gonefishie]

Re: Tires tread design

Even with a small different? Have you guys looked at a tires catalog lately? Talk about confusing

 

[xxxflhrci]

Re: Tires tread design

For the average driver, I doubt if it makes a huge difference.

 

[bandit86]

Re: Tires tread design

it'll make a huge difference the first time you try a panic stop or swerve to avoid some kids.

 

[rbh]

Re: Tires tread design

all I know is I keep the steering tires the same, winter tires go on the first week of october, and dont mix biasply with radials