Mixing Tires

Broadly speaking, tires should not be mixed. It is preferable that all tires on a vehicle should be the same brand, performance rating, size, and construction, unless the vehicle was engineered for front and rear tires of different sizes.

If there is no choice but to mix tires:

• Match the tire sizes on an axle in pairs (except when it's necessary to use a temporary spare).
• If two radial tires and two non-radial tires must be fitted to a vehicle, always put the radials on the rear.
• Always match tires sizes and constructions on 4 wheel-drive vehicles.
• Snow tires should be fitted in pairs to the drive wheels or all four wheel positions.

Safety Note:
Failure to fit four (4) tires of the same size/construction, type and required performance rating to a performance vehicle may result in seriously deteriorated handling and control. M8S designated tires must be fitted in sets of four to performance vehicles.

Source: Dunlop Tire Corporation

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