Replace front tires to match, or just get any new front tire?
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Replace front tires to match, or just get any new front tire?
This may have been discussed before, but i didn't find anything from my search. My front stock runflats (Dunlops) are cooked, but the rear ones are in great condition. I eventually want to get away from run flats and probably get some kumho ecsta tires, but since I only need to replace two I'm not sure what to do. I figure I have two options:
1) Replace front dunlops with the same runflats until all four need to be replaced (probably another 30k miles). (~$320)
2) Replace front dunlops with kumho ecsta and have different tires on the front than I do in the back (non-runflat/runflat, kumho/dunlop). (~$180)
Is it even safe/smart to do option 2? I figure at least with option 1 I can start rotating the wheels and get a little more even wear on them. Where as option 2 I don't think I'd do that. But then again option 2 is much cheaper.
Any advice or experiences would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
1) Replace front dunlops with the same runflats until all four need to be replaced (probably another 30k miles). (~$320)
2) Replace front dunlops with kumho ecsta and have different tires on the front than I do in the back (non-runflat/runflat, kumho/dunlop). (~$180)
Is it even safe/smart to do option 2? I figure at least with option 1 I can start rotating the wheels and get a little more even wear on them. Where as option 2 I don't think I'd do that. But then again option 2 is much cheaper.
Any advice or experiences would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
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Having just put Kuhmos on all the way around, they ride smooth, quiet, and provide a substantially better ride!
If money is tight ..... go with the new front Kuhmos, or check the "for sale tires and wheels" board and buy some take-off run flats.
I've seen lots of guys autoX with different tires front and back!
If money is tight ..... go with the new front Kuhmos, or check the "for sale tires and wheels" board and buy some take-off run flats.
I've seen lots of guys autoX with different tires front and back!
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