Tires with Diffrent Brands

[corleone1218]

Hi,

I would like to ask if using tires with different brands is alright in everyday driving? Im planning to change my rear tires and due to a tight budget, im looking for tires which will fit my budget. My front tires is yoko a drive 16's. One more thing, can you please advice a not so expensive brand of tires?

Many thanks.

[red07]

IMO that's alright, as long as they all have the same specs.

Now about the "not so expensive" tires, you can try Achilles ATR Sport, a little bit pricier than Westlake and Nankang, but very dependable, IMO.

BTW, this topic should be in "More Than Looks: Mags, Rims and Wheels" threads.

[ben_david19]

yup, tires are not made specifically for a car brand like Honda.

but anyway, like sir red said, basta same specs ok lang kahit different brands.

let us say na ang gulong mo ay 195/55/16, dapat lahat nang gulong mo ganyan ang size.

[corleone1218]

Sorry for posting on this thread. didn't know there is a subcategory for it.

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Thank you for the response. also, is it better if i place my newer tires in front or the other way around?

[ThePatriarch]

Sorry for posting on this thread. didn't know there is a subcategory for it.

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Thank you for the response. also, is it better if i place my newer tires in front or the other way around?

if your vehicle is a front wheel drive then place the newer tires in front... try mo din gajah tungkal tires... ok ang performance sa kotse ko

[ozcity]

as long as na pareho specs ok lang yan...but dont go cheap on tires...

[niky]

Always put new tires on the back.

Old tires in the front can lead to sliding straight under braking in the wet.

Old tires in the back can lead to the car sliding sideways and off the road under braking in the wet.

Which do you think is preferable?

[corleone1218]

Always put new tires on the back.

Old tires in the front can lead to sliding straight under braking in the wet.

Old tires in the back can lead to the car sliding sideways and off the road under braking in the wet.

Which do you think is preferable?

hmmmm.. i prefer the first one, far easier to control rather than more risk of flipping over.

many thanks.

[holla2yurboi]

Mga Sirs, what can you say about Kumho Ecsta? Performance, etc... Due for replacement na din kasi un mga tires ko. TIA

[speed unlimited]

Haven`t try Kumho brand . I`m using Yokohama good grip and last long and also depend on your driving habit to make your tire last long.

[Benzmizer]

Try Falken. Made in japan and price is reasonable. I also agree with the guys that to as long as the specifications (particularly size) is the same as your current, it's ok.

Always put new tires on the back.

Old tires in the front can lead to sliding straight under braking in the wet.

Old tires in the back can lead to the car sliding sideways and off the road under braking in the wet.

Which do you think is preferable?

I'll put the new tires up front. Traction (particularly FWD vehicles) and when turning is all at front. But nothing beats having all 4 tires new.

[Briggs]

Paano po kaya yun sa akin? hindi parehas ang size ng gulong ko sa harap at likod. 195/55/15 sa likod tapos 195/50/15 sa harap. ano kaya epekto non? sa ngayon e ok naman stability ng kotse ko.

[Benzmizer]

Paano po kaya yun sa akin? hindi parehas ang size ng gulong ko sa harap at likod. 195/55/15 sa likod tapos 195/50/15 sa harap. ano kaya epekto non? sa ngayon e ok naman stability ng kotse ko.

Actually there are some rims that require different tire sizes. These rims are commonly called STAGGERED or BROKEN-SIZED. Rear rims are wider than those in front. These are commonly available for european cars; from 16"-up rim sizes. (see photo below)


Note the difference of the front and rear rims. Same diameter but different in specs/offset.

If your 4 rims are equal in size and specs, it's usually the stance of the car that looks odd. But since your flatrate difference is minimal (50 vs. 55 series), I think the vehicle's stance would not look much different.

One setback of staggered or broken-sized rims is that you would have limitation in rotating the tires (tire specs for front and rear are different)

[niky]

I'll put the new tires up front. Traction (particularly FWD vehicles) and when turning is all at front. But nothing beats having all 4 tires new.

So... have you driven a FWD vehicle with worn tires?

Never had any issues with worn front tires. None. It's harder to accelerate in the rain, but that's preferable to being unstable in braking.

And yes, I've spun a car (in my younger days) and witnessed many spins and near spins due to having worn tires on the rear. Needless to say... hitting a telephone pole side on is much more dangerous than sliding into it head on. And if you have worn tires, you won't be sliding sideways off the road into that pole, you'll be sliding straight down the road.

Even tire manufacturers recommend putting worn tires in front IF you can't change all four at the same time.