Recently updated on October 21, 2020 at 03:05 am
From time to time tires on the vehicle have to be replaced because they are defective or worn out. An example is a slit tire due to contact with the curb. If the remaining 3 tires are still intact, the temptation is only to replace the defective tire. But you almost never have the opportunity to find exactly the type of tire you need, especially if it only rotates in one tire. Finding the right tire is not always easy and the mixed tires attract as a cheap alternative. The mixed tire refers to the use of tires that differ in terms of their types of profiles, rubber or other characteristics. We are NOT talking about the mixed tires that relate to different tire dimensions on the front and rear axles. But we also have some information for you. HERE goes to the article on the subject of "mixed tires for tuning".
When is mixed tires allowed?
Legislation prohibits the mixing of different tire sizes on one and the same axle. Also radial and diagonal tires allowed not be combined with each other. But diagonal tires are usually only at vintage cars Use and are offered only extremely rarely. Otherwise, there are surprisingly few restrictions to consider. Actually, one only has to keep in mind the minimum profile depth of 1,6 mm. On the other hand, different tread depths, tire types and even the mix of runflat and standard tires are allowed. But these types of mixed tires become very clear not recommendedbecause they have a strong influence on stability and handling. Especially at aquaplaning and the braking behavior in curves, the mixed tires can be a danger. Also, summer and winter tires should, due to their different rubber coatings and the profile design of winter tires not be combined with each other.
What should be considered in mixed tires?
Should you ever resort to mixed tires, some precautions increase safety while driving. As far as possible, the combination of identical tires per axis definitely recommended. Here are the tires with the better profile for the rear axle, However, especially with all-wheel drive vehicles, you should comply with the instructions in the operating instructions. Otherwise, a different tread depth can lead to damage to the center differential or other parts of the four-wheel drive system. Although a mixed tire is not generally prohibited by law, it is due to the reduced driving stability not recommended as a permanent solution. Alternatively, professional repair for low-wear tires is also a cost effective option.
Combination | permissible? | How? |
Mixture: Diagonal & Radial tires | ❌ | ❌ |
different tire types but identical dimensions | ✅ | ❌ |
Mixture: Summer & winter tires | ✅ | ❌ |
Mixture: Greatly different tire profiles | ✅ | ❌ |
Mixture: Different sizes (if not approved in the vehicle registration on front and rear axle) | ❌ | ❌ |
Mixture: Run-flat tires with standard tires | ✅ | ❌ |
Mixture: Different widths: narrow at the front & wide at the back, e.g. | ✅ | ✅ |
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