While it is always best to match all four tires on a vehicle, sometimes the need to mix models occurs. The manufacturers have advised us that the following winter tires ARE mixable when installed in axle pairs and should always be installed on the rear axle: Bridgestone * Blizzak LM22/LM25 are…
…mixing winter tires is an accident waiting to happen. Myth #2: Bridgestone Blizzak tires turn into all-season tires after they are half worn, so they are no better than all-seasons at that point. Fact: It has been over a decade since any Blizzak tire used an all-season compound. Even those old tires…
…probably guess the tire on the right is going to have better cornering, braking and non-winter traction. Mixing these two on the same vehicle won't give you the best and safest results. If you do decide to mix tires, then match axle pairs is best when installing two new tires. The new pair…
…OK to mix two tires of one type with two tires of another. Certain mixes are expressly forbidden, such as mixing two snow tires with two summer or all-season tires. But even two different pairs of tires of the same general type can lead to unpredictable handling. Even if the new pair of tires has…
…between Performance Winter / Snow tires, Studless Ice and Snow and maybe a few Studdable tires as well. While studded tires are only allowed in some states, people looking for studded tire-like grip without studs will go into a Studless Ice and Snow tire. These tires promote features like squared…
…* Snow and ice traction - Driving in the winter is all about confidence. Mismatched tires may give you a false impression of the car's true ability in snow and on ice. What if your tires have been discontinued, or you find yourself in an emergency and need a tire ASAP? Match your tires as…
…mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal constructions or sizes and use identical tires on all of their vehicle's wheel positions in order to maintain the best control and stability. Additionally, drivers should never mix winter tires with all-season/summer tires or mix run-flat tires…
…tires, you're either adding more grip to the front or more grip to the rear that causes abnormal and/or unpredictable oversteer or understeer. We've literally tested hundreds of tires and there truly are differences in wet, dry and snow grip. You don't have to be driving fast for a tire…
…/ snow tires to address those doubts and show what can happen when mixed tires reach their limits on hard-packed snow and ice. Watch our tests at our local skating rink in, "Why Gamble in Winter When Four of a Kind Beats Two Pair?" We have a wide selection of winter / snow tires available,…
…to non-run-flat tires. What should you do if you only need two tires? Can you replace just two tires with non-run-flat options while keeping the other two run-flat tires on the vehicle? The best advice I can give is to avoid mixing run-flat tires and non-run-flat tires. The consensus between tire…
…Winter / Snow Tires Stud Removal from Tires Studded Tire Break-In Studded Tire Rotation Studded Tires for Winter Driving Tire Chains for Winter Use Traction, Confidence & Control Tread Depth - Why Too Little is Never Enough Understanding the Tire Performance Categories for Winter / Snow Tires We…
…tires vs. All-season tires vs. Summer tires All-season Tires vs. Passenger vehicle winter tires All-season tires vs. SUV/Light Truck winter tires Another typical question: "Do I need four winter tires?" Mixed vs. Matched Tire Test Any other question about snow tires or winter tire and…
…to a Friend Tire Tech: Mixing Tires As a general rule, tires should not be mixed on any vehicle unless specified as acceptable by the tire or vehicle manufacturer. Drivers should avoid mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal constructions or sizes, and use identical tires on all of…
…a mix of deep snow, extremely cold weather and a lack of plowing on secondary roads. We often had roads that had been plowed once, but the thin layer of residual snow hardened into ice. The 195/65-15 tire is wide enough to handle these conditions. So what is one of the best Winter / Snow Tires &…
…tires, if you live in a light snow area and prefer a tire with better dry grip and faster steering response, but are willing to give up some snow and ice traction to get it, then you should purchase the Sottozero Serie II RFT. However, if you see more mixed conditions, or simply want a safer tire…
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