mismatched tire brands

[EdsCruisin]

Anybody here running two different brands of tires on their truck?

I've replaced all four at time twice previously, but had to replace two a couple years back when I had a blowout. I was running Revo's and between my original purchase and the blowout Bridgestone issued the Revo 2 and upped the load range to E (285's). So now I have two Revo 2's in great condition, a matching Revo 1 spare and two bald Revo 1's.

I want to replace only two tires, but some shops are telling me I have to replace 4 or buy more Revo's ($$$). Considering Nitto Terra Graplers.

Thoughts?

 

[super50]

As long as the size is the same, it should be Ok IMO...

 

[gaijin]

Anybody here running two different brands of tires on their truck?

I've replaced all four at time twice previously, but had to replace two a couple years back when I had a blowout. I was running Revo's and between my original purchase and the blowout Bridgestone issued the Revo 2 and upped the load range to E (285's). So now I have two Revo 2's in great condition, a matching Revo 1 spare and two bald Revo 1's.

I want to replace only two tires, but some shops are telling me I have to replace 4 or buy more Revo's ($$$). Considering Nitto Terra Graplers.

Thoughts?

You should buy 2 new Revo 2's or 4 new Terra Grapplers.

 

[mgilvan]

As long as the size is the same, it should be Ok IMO...

x2
thats what i would do
revo 2

 

[TXLX100]

By that logic, you would need to replace all 4 tires if you ruined one. I'd get two tires of the closest type and keep them together on the same axle, should be fine.

 

[EdsCruisin]

By that logic, you would need to replace all 4 tires if you ruined one. I'd get two tires of the closest type and keep them together on the same axle, should be fine.

Exactly, and that's what one slimy tire shop manager was trying to tell me too. Rather than get a sale on two, he simply said, "if you don't replace four, I can't help you."

Well I found that TireRack had Revo's on sale today and a local tire shop will mount and balance them for a reasonable rate, saving me more than $100 overall from the tire shop deals.

 

[bonze]

As long as the size is the same, it should be Ok IMO...

I agree here...but it will drive you crazy not having matching tires! LOL. I'm driving around with one tire not like the others, and it's driving me insane. Most LC/LX owners are OCD!

 

[TXLX100]

The only instance I know of that you need exact matching tires with very similar tread depth, is if you have an indirect TPMS system that measures tire frequency and rotation. Even then, all it would cause is a false low tire warning.

It would be interesting to hear the tire salesman logic or reason for replacing 4 tires instead of 2.

 

[EdsCruisin]

The only instance I know of that you need exact matching tires with very similar tread depth, is if you have an indirect TPMS system that measures tire frequency and rotation. Even then, all it would cause is a false low tire warning.

It would be interesting to hear the tire salesman logic or reason for replacing 4 tires instead of 2.

The fundamental logic in my mind is that a full time all wheel drive system is designed to permit all four tires to turn at different rates all the time, accomodating turning movements. Now part time systems are less forgiving by design, as also with the center diff or a front and/or rear diff lock. In that case, it really doesn't matter if the tires are different because the loose ground surface absorbs the wind up, and thus you don't travel on road surfaces in 4wd.

I understand the common sense of using 4 matching tires, but where is the line drawn on marketing vs engineering? I simply told the guy he clearly doesn't understand this truck and left. This was after he asked me if it was 4wd.

 

[Sandroad]

There's more to tires than just having the same size all around. Tires can be very different in their handling (braking, steering, flex, etc.). The one time you have to make an emergency maneuver to avoid a serious situation you may be happier if all 4 tires are working together.

 

[patrickfinley]

I agree with Sandroad, I'd stick with the same tire, get 2 new Revo's and put them on the same axle.

There's more to tires than just having the same size all around. Tires can be very different in their handling (braking, steering, flex, etc.). The one time you have to make an emergency maneuver to avoid a serious situation you may be happier if all 4 tires are working together.