i'm seeing some guys out there (on this board) riding on two brand of tires for F and R. ie. F is brand A and R is brand B.

does it affect the handling much?
is it dangerous to do so?
is there a specific combo you must do?
did you just pick 2 brands that has the size you need?
did you pick two sets with relatively similar tread pattern?
--- if so, can you give some combo that has similar pattern?

the reason i'm asking this problem, its because, the economical brand or the good deal tires never have the right sizes. so i'm trying to go on the two-brand method since i see a lot people doing that, and you guys are still alive, so i think it should be safe. but maybe there is some theory behind that i don't know.

thank you for giving me your feedback
lmk asap

 

I would say no. This will throw off the traction control, and cause it to activate very often... This is true for improperly sizing your tires as well, front v. rear

 

how about if i run a set of same size tires (ie 19x9 +20) all around, but i run staggered size tires like 225/40/18 (F) and 245/40/18 (R)?

will that work?

 

No, it won't.

 

I've done it many times and it's fine, as long as you have the correct sizes and they have similar speed ratings.

 

I've seen it... It won't activate on a smooth road, but during corning, esp if there are any bumps, it will make it go off.

 

i have ran different fronts and rears with different tread patterns, and no problem whatsoever.

 

That would be the same even if they were the exact same brand/model front/rear.

 

so conclusion is, it shouldn't trigger the slip light?

how about the other way around?

non-staggerd rims, but run on staggered size tires?

ie. 18x9 all around with same offset, but run 225/45/18 (F) 245/45/18 (R)
or 19x9 all around with same offset, but run 225/40/19 (F) 245/40/19 (R)

will that screw up the handling of the RWD?

 

I switched back to same brand/model front and rear, and the problem went away. I never had that problem with the stock tires either (same brand/model).

You guys don't have to agree with me. I'm just offering my own personal experience. Take it or leave it, its up to you. Not here to start a fight or see whos right or wrong. But I'm just sharing what I know and what I've seen.

I did it on my car, and 2 of my customers tried to get different tires when they wore out, only on the front or rear. And in every case, I saw the same result, more slipping, VDC light, etc, than usual.

 

OEM 18's are all 8 inches wide and run 225/45/18 F with 245/45/18 R so the answer is YES!

 

How did your buddy manage to drift with the VDC on?

 

BTW, I tested this theory last week when I was swapping my summer tires back on, and had to move my car a bit. Had the summer tires on in the back and winter tires on in the front, and the VDC went batshit. This is the same situation just taken to a more extreme case. Take it FWIW. I don't recommend it

 

my fronts are different brands than the rears and i haven't experienced any problems. they are also staggered. but i don't track the car, nor have i driven it all that hard.