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Can you mix tires on AWD?
Mismatching Tires May Cause Damage to Your AWD Vehicle Replacing just one or two tires on an AWD vehicle could cause unnecessary wear and tear on your drivetrain, or confuse the traction control system to think that you are frequently losing traction.
What happens if I put different size tires on my car?
What happens if wheels are different sizes. In a front- or rear-wheel-drive vehicle, as long as both rear wheels are the same and both front wheels are the same and the suspension geometry is set up to accommodate this, the vehicle will operate fine.
Do I have to change all 4 tires on AWD?
On an AWD vehicle or one with a conventional four-wheel-drive system, all four tires would ideally be replaced at the same time so they all have the same amount of traction as well as the same diameter. The best approach, though, is to replace all four if the tread on the old tires is significantly worn.
Do all my tires have to match?
The short answer is that, in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all. That means having the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index, and speed rating on the front and rear tires. However, there are exceptions that can lead to mixing tire brands.
Will different size tires affect differential?
Mismatched tire sizes on a two-wheel drive vehicle will affect various drivetrain components and could cause harm. With two different size tires there is a difference in speed even going straight down the road. This will over-work the differential and harm it very quickly.
Is it OK to have mismatched tires?
A car with mismatched front and back tires should still be usable, especially if it is a two wheel drive vehicle. If the tires are different sizes then they may also wear at different rates, and you’ll be shopping for new tires sooner than you think. Functionally, mismatched tires will wear out at different rates.
Can mismatched tires cause transmission problems?
A difference in diameter of less than half an inch between front and rear tires on your AWD can mean trouble for the drivetrain, or the parts of the car that transfer the power to move the vehicle forward.