Another tyre question

Dazzy · 20-11-2009, 19:12

I need to replace the two front tyres on the OH's car. Back two have another couple of miles to go.

Its an 02 ML 270CDI. Tyre size is 255/60/R17. I've done the research and General Grabber UHP seem to be the best for this type of car/tyre around the €100 mark per tyre (Camskill).

The tyres on the car now are all Dunlop SP Sport.

Does it make a difference if I have different tyres on the front and back? Should I replace all 4 at the same time?

Shane Slv · 20-11-2009, 20:11

Iam not a expert in this but as far as i know you should never put 2 different tread patterns on the same axle. I don't think it matters between front and rear.

Dazzy · 21-11-2009, 10:07

Anyone else with experience of this? Just want to be sure before I order the tyres.

Wishbone Ash · 21-11-2009, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzy

Anyone else with experience of this? Just want to be sure before I order the tyres.

Dunlop SP Sports are a high quality tyre with good grip. Presumably the tyres at €100 are a 'budget' brand which may have poorer grip and wear out a lot quicker.

Dazzy · 21-11-2009, 10:24

The €100 tyre (General Grabber UHP) gets very good reviews from the different sites and from what I've read its what Mercedes put of this type of car when they sell it (In the states anyhow). So here were my top choices:

General Grabber UHP €100
Dunlop SP Sport €133
Vredestein Wintrac 4 extreme €125

Does it matter if I have differeny tyres on the two front wheels from the 2 back wheels?

itarumaa · 21-11-2009, 10:42

If you have 4x4 car I would not put different size tires in front and back, normal 2wd car it would be ok I think.

Dazzy · 21-11-2009, 10:46

I'm not putting different size tyres on the front and back just different makes of tyres.

Back: will have older Dunlop SP Sport
Front: will have new General Grabber UHP

Is this ok?

itarumaa · 21-11-2009, 10:55

I think that would be just fine, to have two different brands.

I actually have the same situation now and no problems.

Never head about General Grabber UHP tyres tough.

But I don't think you should have any issues with this OP and I would do the same, replacing 4 tyres its only wasting money if the back tyres are ok.

*esel* · 21-11-2009, 14:51

Recommendation is to put better pair of tyres on back. Better for stability and control during braking. Google it.

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Dazzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 163 Adverts \| Friends	Another tyre question I need to replace the two front tyres on the OH's car. Back two have another couple of miles to go. Its an 02 ML 270CDI. Tyre size is 255/60/R17. I've done the research and General Grabber UHP seem to be the best for this type of car/tyre around the €100 mark per tyre (Camskill). The tyres on the car now are all Dunlop SP Sport. Does it make a difference if I have different tyres on the front and back? Should I replace all 4 at the same time? Last edited by Dazzy; 20-11-2009 at 19:29. Reason: cant spell

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20-11-2009, 20:11	#2
Shane Slv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newmarket on Fergus co, clare Posts: 97 Adverts \| Friends	Iam not a expert in this but as far as i know you should never put 2 different tread patterns on the same axle. I don't think it matters between front and rear.

21-11-2009, 10:07	#3
Dazzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 163 Adverts \| Friends	Anyone else with experience of this? Just want to be sure before I order the tyres.

21-11-2009, 10:24	#5
Dazzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 163 Adverts \| Friends	The €100 tyre (General Grabber UHP) gets very good reviews from the different sites and from what I've read its what Mercedes put of this type of car when they sell it (In the states anyhow). So here were my top choices: General Grabber UHP €100 Dunlop SP Sport €133 Vredestein Wintrac 4 extreme €125 Does it matter if I have differeny tyres on the two front wheels from the 2 back wheels?

21-11-2009, 10:42	#6
itarumaa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 411 Adverts \| Friends	If you have 4x4 car I would not put different size tires in front and back, normal 2wd car it would be ok I think.

21-11-2009, 10:46	#7
Dazzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dublin Posts: 163 Adverts \| Friends	I'm not putting different size tyres on the front and back just different makes of tyres. Back: will have older Dunlop SP Sport Front: will have new General Grabber UHP Is this ok?

21-11-2009, 10:55	#8
itarumaa Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 411 Adverts \| Friends	I think that would be just fine, to have two different brands. I actually have the same situation now and no problems. Never head about General Grabber UHP tyres tough. But I don't think you should have any issues with this OP and I would do the same, replacing 4 tyres its only wasting money if the back tyres are ok.

21-11-2009, 14:51	#9
esel Adverts Ass Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dublin Posts: 7,666 Adverts \| Friends Mod: adverts.ie Support	Recommendation is to put better pair of tyres on back. Better for stability and control during braking. Google it.