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christiankirana · 02-19-2010, 12:40 AM

Friend just bought corolla xrs and wondering is it safe to drive winter tires on the fornt and all season on the back?

?NR · 02-19-2010, 12:48 AM

mix and match tires whether they be all seasons with winters or winters with summers or summers with a/s should not be recommended. go all one type or another, or park it.

is it safe? factors such as current weather condition will play a big role. With warmer temperatures, the snow tires will tend to be stickier than the all seasons, and wearing out faster as well. handling characteristics will be unpredictable at certain times. How's your friend's driving sense?

Mancini · 02-19-2010, 09:44 AM

While I've always owned full winters, I've driven a mixed fwd setup in the snow. If you have common sense and a half-decent driving ability it's not a big deal. That being said; get the full setup.

Mugen EvOlutioN · 02-19-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by !NiteRaven

mix and match tires whether they be all seasons with winters or winters with summers or summers with a/s should not be recommended. go all one type or another, or park it.

is it safe? factors such as current weather condition will play a big role. With warmer temperatures, the snow tires will tend to be stickier than the all seasons, and wearing out faster as well. handling characteristics will be unpredictable at certain times. How's your friend's driving sense?

you mean with warmer weather all season will be stickier than winter tires

!Aznboi128 · 02-19-2010, 09:49 AM

it's stupid to drive with mixed sets. Your tires will wear out faster on the one set then another as well like !NiteRaven said because of the difference in tire compound handling characteristics will change.

christiankirana · 02-19-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by christiankirana

Friend just bought corolla xrs and wondering is it safe to drive winter tires on the fornt and all season on the back?

he is preety much a new driver. dealer gave him that set of mixed tires. better tell him to get another set then.. thx guys..

!Aznboi128 · 02-19-2010, 10:24 AM

dealer gave him mixed tires? Please tell me that it's a used car...

?NR · 02-19-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN

you mean with warmer weather all season will be stickier than winter tires

no. I meant that snow tires with its softer compound will naturally be stickier in warmer temperatures compared to a harder compound A/S tire, which is not optimized for ANY season. As temps rise, the lifespan of the winters decreases if it is still used on the road.

what's the general consensus or common sense? softer compound = stickier? harder = last longer, trade off being handling. Don't believe me? drive in the summer with winters, see how well you can turn the corners and how long they last versus an A/S.

don't correct me on this matter, i deal with tires everyday.

?NR · 02-19-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by christiankirana

he is preety much a new driver. dealer gave him that set of mixed tires. better tell him to get another set then.. thx guys..

which irresponsible dealer delivered the vehicle in that manner?

XtC-604 · 02-19-2010, 12:02 PM

not like you can eff up in a corolla anyways

christiankirana · 02-19-2010, 12:05 PM

yap, it is used car, forgot to mention that..