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Can I fit a mix of summer and winter tyres to my car?

Can I fit summer tyres to the front of my Audi A3 and all-weather tyres to the rear?

Asked on 29 July 2020 by Nick Morgan

Answered by Dan Powell
No, this would destabilise the car. The rear of the vehicle would have substantially more grip than the front. And in all likelihood, this would cause an accident.
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