Mixing tires?

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Aug 18, 2004 | 09:22 PM

berryj

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Mixing tires?

I have a 99 A4 vert with firestone runflats. I have to use runflats because I can't take a chance of being without my ride due to my job.

I'm getting a blower soon and I know I'll be having hook up issues as a result. My back tires are very worn and I need to buy new ones. Fronts are good for now. I'm debating about another pair of firestones vs Michelin runflats. Any ideas? Is it a very poor idea to have different make tires on the back compared to the front?

Thanks for the input!

Aug 19, 2004 | 11:36 AM

berryj

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Aug 19, 2004 | 01:49 PM

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You can check out this link, same question was asked the first part of the week.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=884631

Aug 19, 2004 | 02:16 PM

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I had a 92 with mixed tires. You could definately feel the difference in the ride. I wouldn't do it again.

Aug 19, 2004 | 02:17 PM

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You shouldn't have a problem with mixing brands as long as all 4 or either run-flats or non run-flats.

Aug 19, 2004 | 02:52 PM

berryj

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Thanks for the input. I had read the above link which helped, but I'd still like some input on Michelin vs Firestone tires on the rear for wear and traction issues.

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