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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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I'm considering changing my wheels and tires to a 19/20 set up.

I'm having a problem finding matching sets in the sizes i want at a decent price.

Is there any downside in mixing the types but keeping the same brand? For example going with a:

Toyo T1R in 305/30R20
Toyo Proxes 4 in 245/35/R19
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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I have the stock runflats on the front and Michilen Pilot Sport A/S on the rear, for now. it works fine for me.
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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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I have Firestone Run flats in the front & Kumho ASX in the rear. No problems here...I think if you were going be in very adverse weather conditions, or you were gong to track the vehicle, mismatched front/rear tires might be inadvisable, but for DD use, it won't be a problem.
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Thanks guys!
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Change your rims. so tires match
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Change your rims. so tires match
If he wants big *** rims then thats the price he has to pay :shrugs:
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