jjamis

I have a stock 2008 3LT with magnetic ride suspension.

I am buying some stock 2008 wheels and rear tires(Goodyear eagle F1 EMT) from a forum member. I want to switch over to Hankook ventus V12 EVO tires when my current rear tires wear out(they are 1/2 used up).

But, I need front tires now. Can I put Hankook Ventus EVO tires on the front with the original Goodyear eagle F1 EMTs on the rear with no problems. These tires are all in stock sizes. Thanks for any feedback. John

Black LS2

I have had the Michelin PS on front, and GY EMT on rear for about two years. Works fine; clearly the Michelin PS is the better tire...quiet and more grippy on the front, and at lower temps than the stock front GY was. I broke the rear GY's lose on a sweet curvy road at altitude only once...I know where the edge is.

Flh Den

On my C5 I had severely cupped front tires and the only tire that was in stock at the time nearby was the same Ventus that you are looking at. The dealer told me that he would not recommend mixing the 2 and would not install the tire for me. Handling differences was his concern at the time if I remember correctly. My only experience in mixing tires. An interesting post in this tire blog.
http://tyres-online.blogspot.com/201...ventional.html

AORoads

You may drive down the road under very normal conditions and have no problem. But where the negative behavior may show up is when you need the best braking, handling, and accident avoidance. And that can happen at any time. No, I wouldn't recommend it because each tire, even the wear on the same brand and model of tire, can and will affect how a tire reacts or handles. Different brands, different models--no way. Bad idea to save a few (hundred) dollars. Think: what's your deductible?

Boomer111

Seems like it would put you in a compromising position as AORoads mentioned.

I would not do it nor have I ever in the past on any vehicle.

I always replace all 4 corners with the same brand and model tire, and exclusively at the same time too.

I guess it would prove not to be the end of the world but I would never push the car after doing so. Drive it like my old 61 VW van.

BWF07

I was thinking of doing the same thing, except in reverse. I have the GY Runflats, but the backs are about gone and the fronts are in good shape. So I was thinking about changing the rears to the Nitto's. But after some searching here on the forum I have decided to either go with a new set of the GY's in the rear, or simple spend the extra money and change all four tires even though the fronts are still good.

z51vett

It will feel like the rearend wants to come around all the time. I speak from experience on my c4 goodyear front and mich on rear. My neighbor at the time was a tire eng for mich he could not figure it out. I swap tires front to rear and that was the problem mixing brand and tread design. You want to mix non run flat with runflat just be aware of the change it will make driving slow and straight line you may not notice it. My butt is senstive to it. That is all
z51vett

johnodrake

It has been my experience that there is no issue. Do not mix brands/designs/sizes on the same axel, however. Maybe Wolfdogs will chime in here. He is the resident tire guru.

Wayne O

I don't know anything about the Hankook tires you mentioned. If you're considering mixing runflat and non-runflat tires I would not do it. Mixing different brands of tires is one thing but mixing tires with such radically different construction and handling characteristics is unwise IMHO. Sure you can do it but do you really want to?

phileaglesfan

I agree, buy 4 Hankooks, try to sell the GYs

Gearhead Jim

The mixed combination might be fine, or it might be deadly. The only way to be sure would involve a big parking lot and lots of testing on dry pavement to the point of spinouts, then come back on a rainy day and redo the tests, then do it all again on a very cold day.

Me, I'd do like PEF says: get all 4 Hankooks, then sell the Goodyears. You won't get much money, but you'll be safer and probably enjoy the car more.

:cheeers:

Gary '09 C6

^

Keep all four tires the same brand/model...no need to possibly compromise either the high-performance potential
of the car or safety.

wolfdogs

yup......

mixing tire body constructions and tread patterns, even though they are on different axles...is a no no, especially where performance cars are concerned. With todays modern technology in traction control, and ABS systems.. this can play havoc in an emergency situation... and also in a simple down pour of rain... not worth the risk my friend.

Goatdad

Go do a couple nice burnouts and your problems solved

jjamis

Thanks for the input guys. Based on your input, I will stickwith the same tires at all corners.

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