mixing tyres

[keith565]

My front tyre needs replacing soon but I'm not happy with the make. The back still has a few thousand miles left on it. So, what are your thoughts about mixing tyres?

[mattycoops43]

Many will disagree, but unless you ride like Rossi, as long as it is the same class of tyre, you won't have a problem in normal day to day use. Just make sure they are similar softness. I have don e it myself and bought various bikes with mixed tyres and never had an issue.

What you don't want is a hard tyre on the front and a soft on the back, you always want the back to go first if one has to go.

[Guest]

Many will disagree, but unless you ride like Rossi, as long as it is the same class of tyre, you won't have a problem in normal day to day use. Just make sure they are similar softness. I have don e it myself and bought various bikes with mixed tyres and never had an issue.

What you don't want is a hard tyre on the front and a soft on the back, you always want the back to go first if one has to go.

 

Totally agree.

[megawatt]

Never had a problem mixing tyres.

[Fozzie]

Only thing I would suggest is make sure the better brand of tyre is on the front. Rear end slides are easier to control than front end slides and a better gripping rear might lull you into a false sense of security, but it's unlikely!

[fq-craigus]

I had mixed tyres on my last bike and had no issue, pr2 on the back and bt016 on the front. I only did it because i changed to the pr2 for more longevity but the front was stillnice and healthy and planned to put the same on when it needed changing, i wouldnt go buy 2 different tyres at once how ever

[Elgreco]

I have mixed on mine ..Avon on back Bridgestone on front had no problems.

[bmwdave]

Go for Michelin road pilot, and while I agree with what others have said I just don't see you really testing the tyre grip on your bike.