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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.
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).
don't put the big/ little combo on a 4x4 because it can strain the transfer case, I'v heard
the can am cars and indy cars run big &little tires ,and they have no handling problems
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...
Takes a might big spoon to mix tires.
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.
no, just know how. :LOL:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
Takes a might big spoon to mix tires.
Not tryin' to stir the pot there are ya' Mike??? :whacked: :LOL: :LOL:
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Originally posted by pro70z28
Not tryin' to stir the pot there are ya' Mike??? :whacked: :LOL: :LOL:
i would never do that. :rolleyes:
:D
i'm to lazy to stir the pot. i'm always looking for the easy way out. **)Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
:D
Yup. I prefer pre-mixed. :LOL:
That tire mix is gettin so thick ,u can not pull a laddle thru it!:LOL:
i think somebody is pulling somebodys tire. :HMMM:Quote:
Originally posted by shawnlee28
That tire mix is gettin so thick ,u can not pull a laddle thru it!:LOL:
Of course everyone realizes that the Corvette has had different tire sizes, front and rear, since 1984, right? ;)
on a race car you mix up the tires to make the car do what you want it to do. its a few things i wouldn't do on a st. car and that is, bigger wider tires on the front, mix the tires sizes side to side, or mix bias and radial. in VA. thats agenst the law .
i guess you do need a big spoon to mix tires pro 70, this stick ant working? mixing tires is for the birds. i keep coming up with big balls. :HMMM: :whacked:
Keep Mixin':LOL:
i think im backing up, all im getting now is little balls. :HMMM:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
Keep Mixin':LOL:
Snow Balls:LOL:
the pot is to hot for that, im getting little rubber balls.:LOL:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
Snow Balls:LOL:
super balls
i might be on to something!!!!!!:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
super balls
Another reasonable post gets the question answered then goes down in flames!!!!!!:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: Someday, we gotta take this show on the road !!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybe a juggling act??? We could use those supper balls Mike is makin'. :LOL: :LOL:
Juggling would be kewl. Proably need something for any non-gearheads that show up !!!!!
if i ever get my tires mixed, im gonna use my mixing stick and roll the tire with it. :whacked: :LOL:Quote:
Originally posted by pro70z28
Maybe a juggling act??? We could use those supper balls Mike is makin'. :LOL: :LOL:
Comedians?? On the Road??? I wouldn't give up my day job if I were you.:LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: :LOL: