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    Hot Rods have traditionally had "Big & Little" tire/wheel combos. Now I'm reading/hearing that mixing tire sizes or brands, (not tire construction like radial & bias) can cause adverse handling! Is this just more legal BS that lawyers come up with or do I need to be concerned? Also note I mean something like a matching pair of 235/70-15's on the rear & a matching pair of 205/70-15's on the front. Might be different brands but same construction, speed rating,etc.

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    I've run big/littles for decades with no problem. There may be a little handling difference, just adjust your driving habbits. Road conditions & mashing on the go peddle will adversly affect handling too. More important that the tires are in GOOD shape, properly inflated & match your application. (Example: Don't put big/littles on an off road vehicle......... or ......... don't put slicks on a daily driver .... or...... well "U" get the idea).
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    don't put the big/ little combo on a 4x4 because it can strain the transfer case, I'v heard
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    the can am cars and indy cars run big &little tires ,and they have no handling problems

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    I think Matt hit the nail on the head,sort of, On the newer 4WD vehicles a small amount of tire size difference will have adverse affects on the transfer case (i.e. tear the hell out of it) and when I say small I'm talkin as little as 1/2inch difference in diameter will make driveline make weird noises.... And on the passenger cars with anti lock brakes & traction control you have wheel speed sensors so all tires hafta be very close in diameters or you throw the sensors off.
    I don't think they are talking about our hotrods at all.........and the vehicles they are referring to would be 1991 and up...

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    Takes a might big spoon to mix tires.
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    I found out about this when I called "The Tire Rack" to get some advice about the best rear tires to match up w/a pair of new BFG Traction T/A's I won in a drawing ( they don't make those T/A's in my size). These newer Tration T/A's are one direction tires that are supposed to be much better than the original T/A's for wet & dry traction, cornering,noise, wear, etc.
    I found three tires that had almost identical "Tire Rack" ratings for wet/dry traction, cornering,wear,etc. I figured they could pick the best of the bunch for my application. Nope, they said that mixing sizes &/or brands was dangerous & they couldn't recommend doing it. I've researched this a little on the Net & there is some info. but no specifics. Best advice I found for mixing was, keep them in pairs & pick tires that are the same type & speed rating. Also, put newer tires on the rear to avoid hydroplaning (too much front wet traction is not good). And never mix four wheel drive tires or snow tires.
    I personally think this is a liability issue & tire manufactures/dealers have been advised not to endorse it. If a person does a little research & picks wisely they SHOULD be OK.

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    Originally posted by pro70z28
    Takes a might big spoon to mix tires.
    no, just know how.
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    Not tryin' to stir the pot there are ya' Mike???
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    Originally posted by pro70z28
    Not tryin' to stir the pot there are ya' Mike???

    i would never do that.
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    "PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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    Originally posted by pro70z28
    i'm to lazy to stir the pot. i'm always looking for the easy way out.
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    Yup. I prefer pre-mixed.
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    That tire mix is gettin so thick ,u can not pull a laddle thru it!
    Its gunna take longer than u thought and its gunna cost more too(plan ahead!)

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    Originally posted by shawnlee28
    That tire mix is gettin so thick ,u can not pull a laddle thru it!
    i think somebody is pulling somebodys tire.
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