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can i use other brands for fronts (can't find same tire)?
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The best answer is replace all 4 with matching tires.
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Use combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc
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I do know each tire company uses a different method of achieving their respective snow traction using a combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc.
Use combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc
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I do know each tire company uses a different method of achieving their respective snow traction using a combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc.
Use different method of achieving their respective snow traction
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I do know each tire company uses a different method of achieving their respective snow traction using a combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc.
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before i stored my winter set last year, i got a nail in the sidewall of pass front my dunlop m2(225/40/18) formy c4s. questions:
do i need to replace both fronts?
can i use other brands for fronts (can't find same tire)?
thanks
The best answer is replace all 4 with matching tires. However, I know that is not the answer you want.
I don't have any first hand experience with your situation but I can always hypothesize
I do know each tire company uses a different method of achieving their respective snow traction using a combo of different compounds, tread designs, etc. The result is different levels of grip under different circumstances. It would seem logical that this could cause some problems (whether or not they have a effect is another question which I can's answer) in real world applications. For example, if the tire you replace has better or worst ice traction than the others it would seem there is potential problems with activation of PSM, ABS, the operation of the awd system, etc, when you experience icey conditions. The conservative answer is if you can't find a replacement then replace all 4.
I don't think anyone is going to say the best answer is just replace one tire with something different or to just replace the fronts. However, that doesn't mean it won't work. It just is not optimal.
How worn out is the opposing front tire. If it isn't too worn, i bet you can just replace the one tire with the nail. If the tires are a bit worn down i'd replace both fronts.
Bobby
not very worn. this would be the 3rd chicago winterand i drive 20mi/day. i'm bringing it in to napleton tues. great to see snow today without my snow tires!
