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Old 03-04-2010, 11:08 AM
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Any reasons not to run diffent brands front and back? I will match tires on each axel, but I am wondering if I can run winter continentals on the front and Falken Eurowinter HS439 on the back. All tires will be 225/50R17

It is a long story, but basically I need to replace one tire that is discontinued with a pair leaving with a brand new tire that matches the other pair.

thanks in advance, these are my winter tires. My summer set will match!
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I don't see why that would be a problem. You pretty much only need matching tires for aggressive or track driving/racing. As long as you don't have 4 mismatched tires that's fine. Although having mismatched tires is better than having one or two worn tires.
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thats what I am doing right now. Did it all winter.
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Not an issue other than aesthetics. I've done it several times on various cars when the fronts and rears wear out at different times.
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