david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 So I'm about to order a pair of new tyres ahead of my MOT next month. The one's I have my eye are are a higher speed rating compared to what I'm running currently (W rather than V). They will be fitted as a pair on the rear axle, so will be running V's on the front, W's on the rear until the fronts need replacing later this year. I've read up on this as much as I can and from what I can gather it won't cause any problems, either day to day or MOT wise. Does anybody 'in the the know' know anything different please? Thanks David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oj 89 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 No is the short answer. The longer answer is: Mixing brands and specs is rarely advised. It may create resonance simply through different types of rubber, however this is aesthetic, rather than safety oriented. As far as safety is concerned, the speed rating is an upper limit the tyres are rated to and, unless one of them is below the national speed limit/the speed you're planning to drive at, you'll notice no difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Cheers Oj 89 - I will be matching them all up later this year; just don't want to waste the rubber left on the fronts (4-5mm) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I had different ratings front and rear no problem. Crappy ditch finders now in bin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm well impressed by the good years, sooo much grip in the wet & braking is awesome too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I was tempted by them, but they would have been £20 a corner extra for my size (compared to what I've ordered): http://www.tyreleader.co.uk/car-tyres/falken/ziex-ze914/215-55-r17-94w-273225 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Ah well you with your fancy big rims ! One of the reasons I chose to stick with the oem size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 haha nothing wrong with a bit of manly rubber - just ask gambit :P I'm still on OEM too, but I'm sure you know that mate :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I know I'm just waiting for his appearence at japshow, rumor has it he has one of those blow up suits as his party piece this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 suuuuuummmmmooooooooo! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I was told more like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 aahahahahah :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'm well impressed by the good years, sooo much grip in the wet & braking is awesome too I thought they'd be good...I've run goodyears on previous cars and was always impressed with grip and longevity too Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Thought I'm never gonna run out of grip in the dry so may as well get a decent combination of grip/eco. Just need a geo set up, delayed as I've got some more suspension bits to put on but they haven't turned up yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david1972 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'll treat myself to a set of goodies when I get my Foz import in a few years time [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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