Mismatched tire question
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Melting Slicks
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From: gainesville fl
Mismatched tire question
I'm going to look at a '98 tomorrow that has GY runflats on the front and has newer GY tires out back that aren't runflats...Is this a problem? Outside of getting a flat without a spare of course
Thanks!
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Burning Brakes
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From: PA
Its only a problem in that with any sports car, the handling is very, very important. Mixing tire treads will drop the characteristics of the car. You will find some people like the GY RF's some don't but nobody mixes tires. Use it as a dealing point and get the priced reduced, then go out and replace the tires. A set of 4 GY RF's will be near $1200. Any non-RF will be a bit cheaper.
Good Luck
Joe
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Joe
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From: Edmond Ok
Originally Posted by Maniac
I'm going to look at a '98 tomorrow that has GY runflats on the front and has newer GY tires out back that aren't runflats...Is this a problem? Outside of getting a flat without a spare of course
Thanks!
Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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From: Bada bing bada bling FL
Bought my 98' back in October of 2004. Had the original runflats on the front and new ones on the back. The fronts only lasted another 8 months so you'll probably need new fronts soon enough. Try to negotiate new tires for the front into the price.
Incidentally, I just bought Kumhos for the front of my car.. there is no need to replace the rears because they are brand new but I wanted to get away from the runflats so as soon as I wear out the rears they will match the fronts. I see no problem with having them mismatched.
Incidentally, I just bought Kumhos for the front of my car.. there is no need to replace the rears because they are brand new but I wanted to get away from the runflats so as soon as I wear out the rears they will match the fronts. I see no problem with having them mismatched.
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From: Kayenta Utah
Originally Posted by Maniac
Thanks for the replys!! I will defineately use that as a negotiating point if I like the car. Thanks again!!
Instructor
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From: Seabrook Texas
It will never cease to amaze me that someone would put mismatch tires on a Corvette. The tires are a very important component of how the car handles. If he didn't put on two more run flats why would you think that he had repairs or maintenance done correctly?
