Ok to run 2 different set of tires?? Generals and Invos??

WWJD · 01-29-2009, 12:22 AM

I am thinking of running two different set of tires on my car.

I am thinking of running generals on the front (235/35/19) and Nitto Invos on the rear (265/30/19).

What do you guys think of running two different sets of tires on the car at the sametime?? I know this is a big No No, in the autocross world but I will most likely be running straight line races. (obviously some spirited driving in the twisties at times)

Let me know what you guys think.....

E91_E88_E21 · 01-29-2009, 06:27 AM

i think this isn`t a good idea. stay with a tested set up from tyre manufacturer.
why would you like to do this. what is your idea behind that

02themax · 01-29-2009, 03:07 PM

Well if you are already spending more $$ for the Invos just do them all the way around. I've run 2 different sets but only when my tires get worn and I want a cheaper replacement.

mmm def · 01-29-2009, 03:18 PM

Why would you do that? no, don't do it.

VMRWheels · 01-29-2009, 06:17 PM

If you are doing any kind of performance driving, i would advise you to have all 4 of the same tires. Having 2 different kinds of tires could be unpredictable because each has different characteristics. I would definitely not do it during the winter for sure.

If you just decide to daily drive, then it should be ok to run 2 different summer tires.

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GeorgiaTech335coupe · 02-06-2009, 12:34 PM

Do you think it would be ok to do this if you live in a warm climate, with DRs on the back and RFTs on the front?

cyphr · 02-06-2009, 02:41 PM

If you're strictly riding on the street and not doing any spirited driving, I wouldn't worry about running two sets of tires.

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02themax Captain 28 Rep 946 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (6)	Well if you are already spending more $$ for the Invos just do them all the way around. I've run 2 different sets but only when my tires get worn and I want a cheaper replacement. __________________ E90 335i Sport Package - Logic 7 Sound w/ipod - Bluetooth - Comfort Access - PDC - 19" M3 Reps 275/30 235/35 - Blacklines - 10mil spacers rear, 5mil spacers front - BMW Alarm
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cyphr Major 70 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	If you're strictly riding on the street and not doing any spirited driving, I wouldn't worry about running two sets of tires.
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