Thread: Mixing tyre types

I thought that you could not mix radial and non-radial tyres on the same axle. As far as brand of tyre is concerned, I don't think there is a limitation as long as the size is the same and the tyres are suited to the vehicle (load and speed ratings ok). Now wether it is a good idea to mix brands of tyres I'll leave up to you, but if you were to do it just to get to the next tyre place I wouldn't think it is an issue.

Ron

Ron
You should just give me your phone number

I would not do it as a permanent thing, just as you said to get to the next spot I can get a tyre of the same type. Which still could be difficult for either hankook or maxxis.

It is a gamble as I want to move to Maxxis/LT tyres and am trying to save some money as the car has been expensive lately and someone has noticed.


Richard

Originally Posted by IndusD4

I thought that you could not mix radial and non-radial tyres on the same axle. As far as brand of tyre is concerned, I don't think there is a limitation as long as the size is the same and the tyres are suited to the vehicle (load and speed ratings ok). Now wether it is a good idea to mix brands of tyres I'll leave up to you, but if you were to do it just to get to the next tyre place I wouldn't think it is an issue.

Ron

Non-radial? So you are referring to cross ply tyres from the 60s? Both tyres are radial as will be denoted by the R in their size.

The only issue between mixing tyres across axle can be size which impacts the diff. If it was an LSD then it would be very angry with you and heat up or wear faster (if the size difference was significant). In the case of a Disco it’s less of an issue however handling might be affected. The traction system should recalibrate to the different size over time as it will soon understand that when the wheel is straight the different rotations have changed.

Essentially I’d say temporary it’s fine but long term not really recommended.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

The traction system should recalibrate to the different size over time as it will soon understand that when the wheel is straight the different rotations have changed.

This will never happen! If the size difference is bad enough a steering angle sensor fault will occur.

There is about 4mm difference between maxxis at980 767mm and hankook rf10 763mm

Not sure if that would be an issue re above comments

Rf10s hav been , I bought 6 new and have been unlucky with two unreparable punctures.



Richard

Originally Posted by Graeme

This will never happen! If the size difference is bad enough a steering angle sensor fault will occur.

Well G, that would only happen on the front I’m guessing, unless you have 4 wheel steer?

I’m sorry, I also completely disagree based on my own experience. I have had no issue using a brand new spare of different type on an axle where the offside was at minimum tread, and received no errors. Maybe I’m special (I like to think so personally)?

Mixing brands or new and worn of the same nominal size isn't normally a problem but mixing sizes, eg 30" and 31" will trigger faults and seemingly random TC activation. There is no learning of differences, only tolerances.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Non-radial? So you are referring to cross ply tyres from the 60s? Both tyres are radial as will be denoted by the R in their size.

Correct, sorry couldn't think of what they were called.

Ron