Can I mix tire sizes on my car?

Can I mix tire sizes on my car?

The short answer is that, in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all. For optimal safety and performance, it is recommended that vehicles are fitted with the same tires to every wheel position on your car.

Do all 4 tires have to be the same size?

It should go without saying, but all wheel drive and four wheel drives vehicles should have the same tire size on all four wheels. Having different sizes on some four wheel and all wheel drive vehicles can actually do damage to the vehicle. Even then, the two tire sizes are nearly identical in diameter.

Is it bad to have mismatched tires?

A car with mismatched front and back tires should still be usable, especially if it is a two wheel drive vehicle. If the tires are different sizes then they may also wear at different rates, and you’ll be shopping for new tires sooner than you think. Functionally, mismatched tires will wear out at different rates.

Can wrong size tires damage car?

Unfortunately, altering the tire size of a vehicle without thorough and careful consideration is a decision that can really bite. Fitting the wrong tire size can cause damage to a vehicle, and is a real safety hazard as well.

What happens if I put different size tires on my car?

Changing to larger tires with an improper sidewall height can cause damage to your vehicle’s suspension system, wheels, and the tires themselves, and can run the risk of incorrect speedometer readings.

What happens if you drive with different size tires?

If you continually use mismatched tires and wheels they will wear out unevenly and can cause problems later down the road. If you choose to drive your vehicle with mismatched wheels the same issues can result. Mismatched wheels will fit each tire differently causing uneven wear and tear.

What if one tire is a different size?

A: The mismatched tire is a dangerous situation. It should be replaced with the proper size immediately. Mis-sized rear tires can lead to a loss of control under hard braking (the car can spin). The one tire left on the car is almost an inch smaller in diameter.

What happens if you have different size tires?

Can you put different size tires on an all wheel drive?

You can only have about a 3/32 tread difference between tires on any AWD or 4×4. The reason is with the different tread depth the tires will rotate at different rates and put un-wanted stress on the AWD drive train that can cause damage to it.

Do you put the same tires on every wheel?

For optimal safety and performance, Continental recommends fitting the same tires to every wheel position on your car, so drivers should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires.

What should you know about mixing tires on your vehicle?

Some vehicles are factory-fitted with tires of different sizes between the rear and front axles. These tire mixtures are specific to the car and will require special considerations when the time comes to replace them. Always follow the recommendations of the vehicle manufacturer.

Is it bad to replace only one tire at a time?

It is generally considered a bad practice to replace only one tire, you really should replace two at a time (both front or both rear). This is because as tires wear, their diameter, traction, ability to deal with water, etc. all change.

Is it OK to mix tires with different tread depths?

Mixing tires with different tread depths If you are replacing only two tires on your vehicle, the new tires will probably have a deeper tread depth than the older tires. Mixing different tread depths is generally permissible. The tire industry recommends fitting the new tires onto the rear axle.