Knaus Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hi I need to renew 2 of my tyres. Is it ok to use a different make on the front than the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Jones Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 You'll probably get a range of opinions on this one. Personally, I tend to buy my tyres one at a time when they're needed, and as long as they're not from Trotter's Independent Tyre Co I take whatever's available at a sensible price. I've always felt that as long as all the numbers match it doesn't much matter what make they are - even across the same axle. Now I'll log off until Sunday while everyone else has a go at me for this dangerous practice :-D ! Tony (PS There isn't REALLY a Trotter's ITC - or at least I hope there isn't. If there is, my apols :D !) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yes, it's fine. Use the same spec (size/speed rating) but apart from that, just make sure they really ARE new (check the manufacture date stamp on each before they fit them, and my suggestion would be to reject any that were pressed more than say 6 months previously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 And always have the new tyres fitted to the rear (even on a front wheel drive!). This subject has been posted recently or try looking on YouTube for a video of what happens if you do it the other way around. Also try and get steel valves fitted if possible as rubber 'car' valves do not last long at pressures over 50psi. I have found out the hard way! Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Swift Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks for the reminder Keithl. Useful bit of Youtube footage. Ned :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thanks for that Keith. You definitely learn something new every day - I had always been told the opposite. However, last time I had to buy four anyway (nails on the motorway) but hope I remember this next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaus Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hi Thanks for the info. Now I will only have to buy 2 new tyres instead of 4. The tyres on my 'van are 5 years old but look fine on the front. The rear ones have tiny cracks around the edge which joins the wheel. Michilen say that they are more than likely to be the wax drying out of the tyres, but I am not sure about that. Has anyone else had this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naittaw Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 You will find the following in www.tyresafe.org - "look particularly for any sign of age deterioration such as sidewall cracking and carcass deformation" and "tyres should be replaced preferably when they reach 5 years old but never use tyres which are more than 7 years old". You will also find info on mixing "tyre constructions" as distinct from "tyre manufacturers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I go along with Tony, usually buy Kumho very good tyres at a sensible price, as long as all the numbers on the tyre indicate the correct 'spec' that is fine. Kumho are used by VW on new vans, and formula 3 racing cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I am almost sure that in France you have to have the same make/spec etc on the same axle. This came about when my Daughter wanted a new tyre on her Peugeot 207, she went to our local Peugot dealer here and this is what was advised. So, not being sure, she went to a tyre dealer and was told the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattwg Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm also with Tony on this, ie decent tyres of the same spec. However we both have panel van conversions. Things may be different for coachbuilds. Thank you for the You Tube info Keithl. - I was not aware of this advice and have now passed it on to my son and friends. Regards Cattwg :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Knaus - 2009-02-27 2:53 PM Hi I need to renew 2 of my tyres. Is it ok to use a different make on the front than the back? The only time I'm aware that you need to use same front and rear would be with permanent 4x4, in this case you need to use same tyres with (hopefully) same wear to prevent premature wear to transfer box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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