Running different tires front and back, okay??

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Apr 6, 2005 | 05:33 AM

ast78

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Running different tires front and back, okay??

I have two Michelin PS2 from last season in very good shape. I am looking to get track and autocross tires. my question is if I run the PS2's in the rear and buy a different tire make, same size, for the front will it be bad for the car, wheels, etc? I just can't see spending another 400+ for two tires that are going to be used for track and autocross.
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Apr 6, 2005 | 06:36 AM

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two things to consider:

Running tires that have more than 2/16ths of an inch difference in tread depth could harm the quattro.
Also, it will change the handling of your car, possibly making it handle less predictably.

Apr 6, 2005 | 07:41 AM

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For track and autocross?? Use all same 4 tires.

Get some <A href="http://www.edgeracing.com/tire/667/">Falken Azenis Sports</a> if you want to save money. They'll do well on track and autocross.

Apr 6, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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Re: For track and autocross?? Use all same 4 tires.

How are those tires for the street? I would like to have wheels I can drive on to events and then change back to my street tires once I am home.
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