2 Winters and 2 Summer tire setup?

smartys · 11-03-2008, 12:50 PM

Hey all,

So i recently bought a set of blizzaks from Gary @ tirerack (GREAT service by the way), but i don't have them all in my possession as yet. I had them shipped to my sister's in the US, and being from Canada, I've thus far have 3 of the 4 here with me. Anyhow, a friend of mine suggested putting on the 2 rear snows in the meantime.....so, the question is,

What are your thoughts on this? I personally don't think it's a great idea, but has anyone done anything similar? Just an FYI, i'm running 189 Bridgestone 18" RFTs......

Deda · 11-03-2008, 05:23 PM

well its better than all 4 summer tyres,but not the perfect solution!

BMdblU · 11-03-2008, 09:45 PM

I think you're friend doesn't know what he is talking about. It is not recommended to mix winter tires of any kind, never mind performance on the front and winter on the rears.

Its going to be warm for the next 10 days, whats the rush for ..

Barmats · 11-03-2008, 09:57 PM

I wouldn't do it. I ran winter tires on the front and all-seasons on the rear on a Honda Accord many years ago, and spun out badly on the highway. I'll never forget how surprised I was as the car was spinning. You'll never see this combination recommended. Ever.

Kiss335i · 11-03-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Barmats

I wouldn't do it. I ran winter tires on the front and all-seasons on the rear on a Honda Accord many years ago, and spun out badly on the highway. I'll never forget how surprised I was as the car was spinning. You'll never see this combination recommended. Ever.

+1

In case of an emergency breaking, the ESP and the ABS will be completely inefficient...

Gary@TireRack · 11-04-2008, 12:26 PM

Yes, *much* too easy to spin out given the drastically different levels of traction between todays summer tires and winter tires.

smartys · 11-04-2008, 04:34 PM

thanks guys. Ya i didn't really think so either....i just wanted to see what others' opinions were......

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Deda Major General 573 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	well its better than all 4 summer tyres,but not the perfect solution!
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BMdblU Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I think you're friend doesn't know what he is talking about. It is not recommended to mix winter tires of any kind, never mind performance on the front and winter on the rears. Its going to be warm for the next 10 days, whats the rush for ..
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Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	I wouldn't do it. I ran winter tires on the front and all-seasons on the rear on a Honda Accord many years ago, and spun out badly on the highway. I'll never forget how surprised I was as the car was spinning. You'll never see this combination recommended. Ever.
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Gary@TireRack Moderator 372 Rep 4,742 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	Yes, much too easy to spin out given the drastically different levels of traction between todays summer tires and winter tires. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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smartys Lieutenant 48 Rep 591 Posts Drives: 07 e93 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: toronto, on iTrader: (1)	thanks guys. Ya i didn't really think so either....i just wanted to see what others' opinions were......
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