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07-15-2009, 12:12 AM | #1 |
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Is running two different treads ok?
Is it okay to run stock STI tires up front, and Fuzion HRi tires in the rear? My impression is that this is NOT okay, right?
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07-15-2009, 12:48 AM | #2 |
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Same wheel diameter is all that matters. Tire tread & width doesnt.
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07-15-2009, 08:47 AM | #3 |
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NOOO! It will mess with your diffs, not a good idea.
Your tires should all match so that traction on all 4 corners is the same. |
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07-15-2009, 11:46 AM | #5 |
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All the Diffs care about is wheel diameter/revs per mile. (Going off of REAL measurements, not the size printed on the sidewall)
A matched set of tires is preferable, as they will wear in a consistent fashion...but Diffs can't read, so they don't care what brand the tires are. Running tires that have the same dimensions, but different tread will not 'mess up your diffs'...the difference would be insignificant. |
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07-15-2009, 12:35 PM | #7 |
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Doubt that it will make any difference with the diffs, but I'll bet the front tires end up with twice the grip of the rears. Your car could really get squirelly, 'specially in wet weather! RP
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If you are that concerned about diff wear, you should probably avoid driving your car any direction except for straight. The wheels turning different speeds while turning might cause damage. Running mismatched compound tires might not be a good idea for a few reasons, but angering the diffs probably isn't one of them. |
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07-15-2009, 01:12 PM | #10 |
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From the TireRack website:
Four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles are equipped with additional differentials and/or viscous couplings that are designed to allow momentary differences in wheel speeds when the vehicle turns a corner or temporarily spins a tire. However, if the differentials or viscous couplings are forced to operate 100% of the time because of mismatched tires, they will experience excessive heat and unwarranted wear until they fail. This necessitates that four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles use tires that are very closely matched. This is because different diameter tires roll a different number of times each mile as a result of the variations in their circumferences. Tire diameter variations can be caused by accidentally using different sized tires, tires with different tread designs, tires made by different manufacturers, different inflation pressures or even tires worn to different tread depths. As an example of different tire diameters resulting from tires worn to different tread depths, we'll compare two 225/45R17-sized tires, a new tire with its original tread depth of 10/32-inch and a second tire worn to 8/32-inch of remaining tread depth. The new 225/45R17-sized tire has a calculated diameter of 24.97", a circumference of 78.44" and will roll 835 times each mile. The same tire worn to 8/32-inch of remaining tread depth is calculated to be 1/8" shorter with a diameter of 24.84", have a circumference of 78.04" and will roll 839 times per mile. While the difference of 1/8" in overall diameter doesn't seem excessive, the resulting 4 revolutions per mile difference can place a continuous strain on the tires and vehicle's driveline. Obviously, the greater the difference in the tires' circumferences, the greater the resulting strain. This makes maintaining the vehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressures and using "matched" tires on all wheel positions necessary procedures to reduce strain on the vehicle's driveline. Using "matched" tires means all four tires are the same brand, design and tread depth. Mixing tire brands, tread designs and tread depths may cause components in the vehicle's driveline to fail. If it were up to me, I'd not risk the expensive repair later to save money now. |
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Subaru will also tell you that you should replace tires with ones identical to the factory equipment, and that it is not recommended to replace the wheels with those of a different size. These are statements written by lawyers, not engineers. I'm not saying that its a good idea in this case, I certainly wouldn't run these particular tires in such a way...but not for the reason that it might cause differential damage. |
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07-15-2009, 01:59 PM | #13 | |
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I hope the OP can determine the answer to his question based on what has been posted. We really don't have enough information on his situation to give him a judgment one way or another. (For all we know, the tires might be completely different sizes, etc.) Basically, if he is planning on running this combination for any extended amount of time, I would have to say that its a bad idea, based mostly on the extreme differences in the tire compounds. I think it *may* lead to some quirky handling...depending on his driving habits and usage. Plus, the RE070s will wear much faster than the HRi all seasons...especially with the Bridgestones on the front....(This could lead to a significant enough mismatch in circumference to warrant concern for the driveline) |
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SHENANIGANS!! i've ordered from tire rack before without telling them make/model
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it says they need the same size, width, tread pattern, wear ratio and ect...
read the manual for the car. it says it there. for me that's written in stone. |
07-15-2009, 05:21 PM | #18 | |
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The same manual also states that the brake pads and linings should be replaced with only Genuine Subaru parts. Following directions and recommendations while allowing for common sense is the best approach. |
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+1 I can't believe he argued the validity of a legal disclaimer regarding this subject following... good grief.
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07-15-2009, 06:33 PM | #20 |
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Tire width can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, even model to model. One 225 may not be the same as another 225, can this be true for circumference as well?
Can't different tread designs cause other issues as well? I'm specifically thinking of vibration issues that one may not like on a daily driver. |
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The bottom line is nobody is wrong here. I think the original point I tried to make many posts ago crawdad stated himself. The different tires are going to have different wear ratios and will sooner or later result in problems. (next time I'll save my arguments for when I'm not working ) Bottom line, I don't think it's a good idea to run different treads at once. Esp. on an STI that has VTD. I just feel it's excess wear on the diffs as the tires are going to have different grip levels. And I don't think it matters if you're pulling hard or not, I feel that one set is going to be sticker, provide different resistance, work differently in the wet, on sand...etc. |
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07-16-2009, 10:27 AM | #22 |
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You're wrong, entirely, and need to move on. K, thx I'm done with you, you just further proved you are clueless and can't follow a conversation.
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07-16-2009, 12:55 PM | #23 |
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07-16-2009, 01:12 PM | #24 |
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For a short amount of time, I don't think there'd be any problem with running different tires as long as they are measured to be the same circumference. DO NOT just go with 2xx/xx/1x on the tires and assume theyre the same. My RE-01R's lined up next to my old Hankook RS2's are each about a half inch wider.
Of course it's not a good idea running different tires over a long period of time. One will wear out quicker than the other, and since you want the RE070's are gonna be on the front, they'll most likely wear significantly faster than the fronts. As for the diffs, assuming circumference is relatively close (aka within spec), I don't think the different grip levels and such are gonna put that much of an extra strain on them. If that were true, anytime any of us understeers or oversteers, our diffs would blow up. CN: Short term you'll be fine, but unless this is just a temporary idea, it's dumb. |
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I think some of you don't understand the meaning of "differential"
Even if you have the exact same tires all around they will not wear at the same rate. More often than not the left front tire will be the most worn followed by the right front tire and then the rears. You would have to get non directional tires and rotate them every 2k miles to make it stay within spec. |
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