Mix-Matching Winter Tires

[CSanto]

Hey All,

So I have a set of Blizzak LM-60s that ive used for 3 winters. My rears need replacing, but the fronts are still OK.
Bridgestone discontinued the Lm-60.
Should I get a Pirelli winter tire for the rear and just mix match them with the blizzaks up front or get a new set of 4 Pirellis?

Thanks for the help in making this decision!

[Ex-MINI]

Originally Posted by CSanto

Hey All,

So I have a set of Blizzak LM-60s that ive used for 3 winters. My rears need replacing, but the fronts are still OK.
Bridgestone discontinued the Lm-60.
Should I get a Pirelli winter tire for the rear and just mix match them with the blizzaks up front or get a new set of 4 Pirellis?

Thanks for the help in making this decision!

Mixing tread patterns, different compounds, tires with different wear levels would not be wise, especially in the winter

[Tommy L Garage]

You'll be fine. Do it.
If the car was AWD I'd say you have to worry. With RWD you're fine.

[Jojipoji]

Except that if the tire in the front has better tread/traction your chances of spinning will increase a lot. In contrast if the rears have better tread/traction you will understeer.

Ahh who needs stability just do it...

[JTM09]

I ran rear Blizzak & front X ice on my e46 M for 2 years in the snow. No issues.

[Tommy L Garage]

Back in Europe when we had little $ we used to put winter tires on just the front of our cars (or just rear in certan rwd cars) and drive like that. lots of snow and no issues - dont worry - do it.