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Sat 2 Apr 2022 12:16

Toyota C-HR - Correct tyre type - Elma

My 3 year old 18000 mile C-HR is requiring 2 replacement tyres. The tyres presently on the wheels are Michelin Primacy 3 which I understand are "summer tyres" and not recommendede for temperatuires below 8 degrees Centigrade.

Should I replace them with Michelin Cross Climate tyres with the better temperature range?

If so can I replace just 2 on the front driving wheels and retain the 2 Primacy 3 on the rear to get full value from them?

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Sat 2 Apr 2022 13:04

Toyota C-HR - Correct tyre type - RT

ALWAYS fit new tyres to the rear axle - yes, you can put new Cross Climate on the rear and move the used Primacy to the front.

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Sat 2 Apr 2022 13:40

Toyota C-HR - Correct tyre type - Engineer Andy

I'm not sure mixing and matching a set of 2 summer and 2 all season tyres is a good idea. No problem for a FWD car having the new set on the rears, but the axle with the all season tyres will inevitably grip worse in the warmer conditions and better in colder conditions (especially snow and ice), which in particular could make handling in wintry contions rather tricky.

Don't forget that generally it is not recommended that you mix and match asymmetric tyres (Primacys) with directional ones (most all-seasons, including CrossClimates) because they work in different ways and can lead to handling problems in bad weather.

Admitedly it's far worse to do it on the same axle, but still - it's also why it's not allowed in motorsport.

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