Mis-matched tires, what is YOUR experience?
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Mis-matched tires, what is YOUR experience?
OK I know there have been a lot of mixed experiences with mis-matching your tires front/rear. Some people didn't have any problems at all, and some were horrible. I would like to see everyones experiences. Please share as much information as possible, such as what rim/tires sizes, brands, models, etc.
This way, if some people need to mis-match due to price, or availability, or even just to transition to another tire brand w/o having to buy a whole set at one time. People can come here to see what works, and what doesn't. Please only share your PERSONAL experiences for the G35 only(other cars will be less relevant cuz of diffrent handling characteristics and traction control devices).
I will start things off....
CAR: '04 Coupe, 6MT
RIMS: OEM 18's
FRONT: 225/45/18 OEM Michelins
REAR: 245/45/18 Avon Tech M550 A/S
COMMENTS:
With the above setup the VDC & Slip lights would come on a lot. Not so much on surface streets or low speed turns, but on freeway on/off ramps or interchanges it would slip. The car would also feel unsteady on uneven roads, especially at higher/freeway speeds.
BOTTOM LINE:
I would not recommend this setup. It is very slippy and was a hassle to drive around all the time.
The car has since then been equipped with Avon Tech M550 A/S all around and the problem is completely gone. The car handles perfectly fine with the same matching tires on all 4 corners.
This way, if some people need to mis-match due to price, or availability, or even just to transition to another tire brand w/o having to buy a whole set at one time. People can come here to see what works, and what doesn't. Please only share your PERSONAL experiences for the G35 only(other cars will be less relevant cuz of diffrent handling characteristics and traction control devices).
I will start things off....
CAR: '04 Coupe, 6MT
RIMS: OEM 18's
FRONT: 225/45/18 OEM Michelins
REAR: 245/45/18 Avon Tech M550 A/S
COMMENTS:
With the above setup the VDC & Slip lights would come on a lot. Not so much on surface streets or low speed turns, but on freeway on/off ramps or interchanges it would slip. The car would also feel unsteady on uneven roads, especially at higher/freeway speeds.
BOTTOM LINE:
I would not recommend this setup. It is very slippy and was a hassle to drive around all the time.
The car has since then been equipped with Avon Tech M550 A/S all around and the problem is completely gone. The car handles perfectly fine with the same matching tires on all 4 corners.
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funny i was going to search this issue because same thing happened to me on monday. I kept OEM pilot sports on front and just put nitto 555 on rear, and going on curve on surface road (speed limit is 50mph) at about 55mph VDC kicked on like crazy. I drive this way to work everyday and can usually take it around 60~65. Needless to say it scared the sh-t outta me at 745AM. I had winter tire/wheel setup on it until sat and that was first sign. i think i will just put the other nittos on front as well
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Originally Posted by volnedan
funny i was going to search this issue because same thing happened to me on monday. I kept OEM pilot sports on front and just put nitto 555 on rear, and going on curve on surface road (speed limit is 50mph) at about 55mph VDC kicked on like crazy. I drive this way to work everyday and can usually take it around 60~65. Needless to say it scared the sh-t outta me at 745AM. I had winter tire/wheel setup on it until sat and that was first sign. i think i will just put the other nittos on front as well
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Front stock pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Dunlop Direzza (245/45 r18)
=
Car undrivable, wrote many post about that. You have been warned.
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Front stock Pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
OK after 1000km and + of "break in" (under normal driving)
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Front Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
Loving every minutes of it!
+
Rear Dunlop Direzza (245/45 r18)
=
Car undrivable, wrote many post about that. You have been warned.
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Front stock Pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
OK after 1000km and + of "break in" (under normal driving)
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Front Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
Loving every minutes of it!
Last edited by ericsherbrooke; 07-06-2006 at 11:41 AM.
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Originally Posted by ericsherbrooke
Front stock pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Dunlop Direzza (245/45 r18)
=
Car undrivable, wrote many post about that. You have been warned.
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Front stock Pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
OK after 1000km and + of "break in" (under normal driving)
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Front Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
=
Loving every minutes of it!
+
Rear Dunlop Direzza (245/45 r18)
=
Car undrivable, wrote many post about that. You have been warned.
---------------------------------
Front stock Pilot (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (245/45 r18)
=
OK after 1000km and + of "break in" (under normal driving)
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Front Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
+
Rear Toyo T1R (225/45 r18)
=
Loving every minutes of it!