mixing tyres on same axle

[Andy_with_a_screwdriver]

Originally Posted by macafee2

I am a believer in same tread pattern on an axle for reasons that has been said in the thread by others, handling characteristics. I just thought I'd post what I'd found. It makes it difficult to know what is right.

wife just needs 1 tyre but I did have to hunt round for the tyre. I rang Ford and they offered me something else and like what is on her car or not I do want the same on the axle.

macafee2

macafee2

I always buy in pairs but on occasions over the years due to puncture etc have ended up with an odd pair for a while, though I will always make sure this ends up on the rear.

I had a very lightly worn tyre I took off a spare set of wheels I bought for fitting winter tyres on. I kept it in storage and when I recently had a puncture I got it fitted, hence mismatch for MOT. I understand the arguments about grip and handling, but good tread on the rear end, with sensible driving I can't see how much difference a mismatch on the rear axle of a front wheel drive car will make?

I would always want a matching pair on the front, and get my new ones fitted there despite tyre fitters always wanting to put them on the back.
Can't understand why you wouldn't want the best grip on the front where all the steering, traction and most of the braking happens.