172s need new tires can I mix brands?
03-18-2009, 06:44 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey Metallic, black leather interior, 172 wheels, 35% tint, comfort, cold weather package, logic 7
I have Conti2 sport on OEM 172 rims and the rear tires are completely done while the front ones seem to have at least a full season left. I would like to get General UHPs to replace the rears. Can I leave the Continentals in the front without significantly compromising ride quality or performance? I know its good to replace all four but given the $$ savings Id like to know if its worth buying just two or will the ride suffer.
I only drive on the 172s in the summer, have winter wheels (attached to a completely different winter car
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btw saving money on tires is going towards a breyton front lip spoiler
I only drive on the 172s in the summer, have winter wheels (attached to a completely different winter car
)Cheers
btw saving money on tires is going towards a breyton front lip spoiler
03-18-2009, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='820766' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:47 PM
no problem with just replacing the rears, the rears will always wear much faster than the front 
03-18-2009, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Thullz' post='820781' date='Mar 18 2009, 10:05 PM
So no issues having Contis in the front and General (directional) in the back?
Might want to consider similar types as well, all-season vs. summer.
03-18-2009, 07:16 PM
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My Ride: 2004 530i Silver Grey Metallic, black leather interior, 172 wheels, 35% tint, comfort, cold weather package, logic 7
Originally Posted by mrfva' post='820783' date='Mar 18 2009, 11:09 PM
No, if you have to mix, that's the approach I would take.
Might want to consider similar types as well, all-season vs. summer.
Might want to consider similar types as well, all-season vs. summer.
Both the Conti2 and General UHP are summer performance.
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