Any problems driving with different brand tires front and back?

tracerit · 04-11-2011, 04:30 AM

I got four all new Exclaim UHP tires for my wheels 2 years ago but now only the fronts seem to need replacing. I can probably get another 1-1.5 years out from the rears. They don't seem to make the Exclaim UHPs anymore and from searching around it seems the Hankook Ventus V12s are the next in line for the best bang for the buck tire.

I spend 90% of the time driving on the highway. This will be on stock 18 162 wheels.

Tee212 · 04-11-2011, 04:39 AM

Just drive like a normal person and youre good.

Gary@TireRack · 04-11-2011, 02:13 PM

Mixing V12s up front with Exclaim UHPs in the rear is going to feel unstable in corners and may even feel like the rear end is a bit loose (especially at highway speeds). Avoid mixing if at all possible.

04-11-2011, 04:30 AM	#1
tracerit Captain 149 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	Any problems driving with different brand tires front and back? I got four all new Exclaim UHP tires for my wheels 2 years ago but now only the fronts seem to need replacing. I can probably get another 1-1.5 years out from the rears. They don't seem to make the Exclaim UHPs anymore and from searching around it seems the Hankook Ventus V12s are the next in line for the best bang for the buck tire. I spend 90% of the time driving on the highway. This will be on stock 18 162 wheels.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	Just drive like a normal person and youre good.
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04-11-2011, 02:13 PM	#3
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)	Mixing V12s up front with Exclaim UHPs in the rear is going to feel unstable in corners and may even feel like the rear end is a bit loose (especially at highway speeds). Avoid mixing if at all possible. __________________ 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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