Mismatching rears and fronts?

JustinP · 04-14-2017, 02:32 PM

16k miles, and I'm beyond due to replace the rears. The fronts still have a good amount of tread left.

On other cars I've mismatched brand/make on tires between fronts and backs...but I feel that would look lame on the 370z....I know this is more of an opinion thing but what do you guys think?

Should I bite the bullet and replace all 4 even though the fronts are still good? Or do I replace the backs with OEM until the fronts wear enough to replace all four.
OR do I just buy rears and roll with mismatched front/rear tires?

Jayhovah · 04-14-2017, 02:41 PM

I don't know what the right answer is here...but I am driving with mismatched tires because of the way I bought the car.

I suggest buying new rears of the brand/type you want to go with, then replace the fronts with the same when they catch up in wear. The front/rear is almost never going to wear the same, so figure out what make/model you want to go with and stick with it for a while =)

GetYourWheels · 04-14-2017, 03:47 PM

I would just say as long as its just as grippy as your front ones. Don't want something that isn't and get happy rear end business... unless you like that. lol

Nixin · 04-14-2017, 03:58 PM

If your OCD is anywhere close to my level, bite the bullet and purchase a set of matching tires. Or you can always check your local for sale ads on kijiji or even our forum and see if you can find rear tires to match your fronts.

Spooler · 04-14-2017, 04:54 PM

You can get some funky handling with mismatched tires. If you do that, just be aware.

cjwsrt6 · 04-14-2017, 09:37 PM

I've ran different tires front and rear many many times, street and race tires, doesn't matter what so ever unless you start putting way sticky tires compared to a crap tire.. if it's just street use it won't matter

nis350 · 04-15-2017, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjwsrt6

if it's just street use it won't matter

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GetYourWheels A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,816 Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Rep Power: 21	I would just say as long as its just as grippy as your front ones. Don't want something that isn't and get happy rear end business... unless you like that. lol __________________ Email : Eddie@GetYourWheels.com \| Tel: (562)249-7184 \| Your Wheel Fitment Specialist / Wheel & Tire Deal via DM Top Tiers Dealers - Avant-Garde / Forgestar / Rohana / Stance / Vossen + More https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...de6886f7a7.jpg

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,834 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	You can get some funky handling with mismatched tires. If you do that, just be aware. gomer_110 likes this.

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cjwsrt6 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 452 Drives: 2005 crossfire Srt6 Rep Power: 11	I've ran different tires front and rear many many times, street and race tires, doesn't matter what so ever unless you start putting way sticky tires compared to a crap tire.. if it's just street use it won't matter wideglideleon, JustinP and Zingston like this.

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Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	If your OCD is anywhere close to my level, bite the bullet and purchase a set of matching tires. Or you can always check your local for sale ads on kijiji or even our forum and see if you can find rear tires to match your fronts.