Is it ok to replace just the front tires ?
08-07-11, 12:44 AM
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Is it ok to replace just the front tires ?
Hey guys. I'm picking up a used IS350 next week but front tires are worn out and the rear still have about 60% trend left. Do you think I should replace both fronts and rears or just the fronts only ? Tires are stock and I'm thinking to get Hankook V12 K110.
08-07-11, 07:15 PM
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That question can get into a big debate depending on how tuned you are to your car, and how you want it to handle.
The basic answer for an average daily driver is "yes", there is no problem replacing tires in pairs as long as it is front or rears.
More experienced (aggressive or track) drivers often do this to alter Oversteer/Understeer as different compounds used front to rear will affect these cornering properties. That said, you can also make bad choices and alter your car in the wrong way, so it should never be a blind "do it" without at least invoking some thought first.
If you are not an experienced driver, I never recommend varying compounds, but instead recommend you stay with 2 new matching tires, or replace all 4 with a new compound of your liking.
My 2 cents.
The basic answer for an average daily driver is "yes", there is no problem replacing tires in pairs as long as it is front or rears.
More experienced (aggressive or track) drivers often do this to alter Oversteer/Understeer as different compounds used front to rear will affect these cornering properties. That said, you can also make bad choices and alter your car in the wrong way, so it should never be a blind "do it" without at least invoking some thought first.
If you are not an experienced driver, I never recommend varying compounds, but instead recommend you stay with 2 new matching tires, or replace all 4 with a new compound of your liking.
My 2 cents.
08-07-11, 07:43 PM
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That question can get into a big debate depending on how tuned you are to your car, and how you want it to handle.
The basic answer for an average daily driver is "yes", there is no problem replacing tires in pairs as long as it is front or rears.
More experienced (aggressive or track) drivers often do this to alter Oversteer/Understeer as different compounds used front to rear will affect these cornering properties. That said, you can also make bad choices and alter your car in the wrong way, so it should never be a blind "do it" without at least invoking some thought first.
If you are not an experienced driver, I never recommend varying compounds, but instead recommend you stay with 2 new matching tires, matching to the rears you already have, or replace all 4 with a new compound of your liking.
My 2 cents.
The basic answer for an average daily driver is "yes", there is no problem replacing tires in pairs as long as it is front or rears.
More experienced (aggressive or track) drivers often do this to alter Oversteer/Understeer as different compounds used front to rear will affect these cornering properties. That said, you can also make bad choices and alter your car in the wrong way, so it should never be a blind "do it" without at least invoking some thought first.
If you are not an experienced driver, I never recommend varying compounds, but instead recommend you stay with 2 new matching tires, matching to the rears you already have, or replace all 4 with a new compound of your liking.
My 2 cents.
Lou
08-07-11, 07:51 PM
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Thanks for all responses. I'm not aggressive in driving and in fact i drive like a grandpa (all the tickets and accident that make me). I found used stock tires with 70% trend left on local craiglist for $100/pair so maybe used tires are the way to go now. Btw, stock tires are Bridgestone ER33 right ?
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