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Can I mix all-weather and summer tyres on my car?
I need two new tyres and am considering all weather such as Michelin Cross Climate, can I just put them on the same axle and still have my summer tyres on the other axle? Or do I need to change all four tyres?
Asked on 29 December 2023 by william smitham
Answered by
David Ross
All four tyres should be the same type as a bare minimum - mixing summer tyres with winter or all-season tyres either on the same axle or front to rear is not recommended, as the different performance of these tyres depending on the conditions can cause unpredictable handling characteristics.
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