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Mismatched tire

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Chriswhite421, May 26, 2025.

  1. May 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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    Chriswhite421

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    I bought a set of wheels on marketplace and three are the same brand and one is different. Good enough deal I still bought it for the rims. Is it fine to use these, I don’t care about mismatch tire wear, just any issues with drivetrain
     
  2. May 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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    All the same size and similar tread depth
     
  3. May 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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    I don’t see an issue if the sizes are all the same

    Tho check the date code to be safe
     
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  4. May 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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    Tires are the mismatch, correct?

    Run 'em.
     
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  5. May 26, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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    Yes 3 snow 1 AT2
     
  6. May 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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    Snow? As in dedicated winter tires? Those are pretty soft compound and won't last long in summer use.

    I'd be looking for tires. Or swapping over your current tires if they are right size and good shape.
     
  7. May 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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    Yeah I’m not looking at keeping these snow tires for long, just wondering if I’ll have drivetrain issues. Honestly just want a pair or tires a can slide around on for the time being
     
  8. May 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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    And is there a combo I should have? Like mismatched up front or back?
     
  9. May 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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    If all same size, 'should' be ok. My only concern would be possible grip difference from the winters to the AT. Not really re driveline, more regarding grip and on road safety in a tight situation.
     
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  10. May 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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    I see, might run it for a little, definitely keeping my old set until I get some nice tires
     
  11. May 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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    Back about 50 years ago, when I was in high school (yes i'm OLD:), I got a ticket for having a STUDDED snow tire on the right front of my 65 Coronet station wagon! Michigan doesn't allow studded tires, but it was FREE, so it was all I had! :facepalm:
     
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  12. May 27, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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    Around $26,000 worth of unleaded in the fuel tank.
    United Tires sells tires online of all kinds. They have free shipping and the used tires can be returned if they are not useable.
    You really should run matched tires in pairs.

    United Tires link
     

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