IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Is my tire set up dangerous???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-29-10, 10:21 AM
  #1  
Oreo27g
Driver
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Oreo27g's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Is my tire set up dangerous???

I picked up some wheels from someone, didn't even pay attention to the tires because I was being stupid, but check it:
Front: 50% worn down Bridgestone's (Same tires & same dimensions)
Rear: Almost new Goodyear RS-A & almost new Kumho Ecsta MX KU15 (same dimensions)

Question is, WILL I be safe driving on them? Thanks!
Old 03-29-10, 10:25 AM
  #2  
2slow
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (5)
 
2slow's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Norcal
Posts: 3,124
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Different tires have didn't wear and tread patterns. It's not 'dangerous' but your tires will wear faster than usual. It might also cause your car to drift to the left or right.
Old 03-29-10, 11:08 AM
  #3  
iRock
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (12)
 
iRock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 4,125
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Not really dangerous but not recommended... how long was he driving on them with the two back ones different?
Old 03-29-10, 11:41 AM
  #4  
allst4r
Lead Lap
iTrader: (7)
 
allst4r's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ca
Posts: 777
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

some tire guys at costco told me they could dmg the axel on ur car?since diff weight of tires???
Old 03-29-10, 12:09 PM
  #5  
lobuxracer
Tech Info Resource

iTrader: (2)
 
lobuxracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Georgia
Posts: 22,386
Received 4,043 Likes on 2,449 Posts
Default

It's a very bad idea to mix brands or even models of tires on the same axle. I'm not big on mixing on a car, but it's not necessarily unsafe where mixing on the same axle is IMHO very unsafe.
Old 03-29-10, 03:41 PM
  #6  
giantdefy
Driver
iTrader: (1)
 
giantdefy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: CA
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

different tires on same axle is dangerous. different tires have different traction and braking characteristics.
Old 03-29-10, 09:51 PM
  #7  
rule1223
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (15)
 
rule1223's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: ont
Posts: 1,536
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it's very dangerous im not saying you drive the car unsafely with those tires. it's because if you get in to an accident that's not your fault, because of the mixed tire brand on the same axle, insurance won't cover it.
Old 03-30-10, 07:53 AM
  #8  
benzo555
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (11)
 
benzo555's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Its perfectly fine. I have had tires from discount tire even from warranty when a tire is discontinued, they give you a "comparable brand" or the updated model. 9 times out of 10 the tread will be different anyways. And yes this is on the same axle.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Caydoc
ES - 6th Gen (2013-2018)
8
03-04-19 03:54 PM
speedkar9
Car Chat
15
02-13-17 07:09 PM
dme361
RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009)
7
08-23-14 11:38 AM
rx300mm
RX - 1st Gen (1999-2003)
22
09-19-09 11:54 AM
Wald GS
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
5
07-28-03 07:57 AM



Quick Reply: Is my tire set up dangerous???



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:44 AM.