Unmatched Tires-Is this a problem - LotusTalk

DeathTrap · 07-05-2008, 08:23 AM

I purchased two rear tire from Sector111; they just arrived. I ordered Yokohamas and they sent me Toyos.

Is it a bad idea to run Yokohamas on the front and Toyos on the back? Or do I need to send these back?

I suspected there would be trouble when the 111 chick on the phone didn't know that tires come in different sizes. Sector111 screws me again...

fishguy · 07-05-2008, 03:21 PM

send them back, they pay for all the shipping , and get what you ordered.
end of story.

CertifiedCC · 07-05-2008, 04:31 PM

As long as they are the right size and they are the same left and right, it dosn't matter if the front and back are different.

DeathTrap · 07-06-2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CertifiedCC

As long as they are the right size and they are the same left and right, it dosn't matter if the front and back are different.

Ok..Thanks

Bavarian Motorist · 07-06-2008, 12:29 PM

The Toyos and Yokohamas have different costs. You didn't get screwed, did ya?

Icedog_16 · 07-06-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CertifiedCC

As long as they are the right size and they are the same left and right, it dosn't matter if the front and back are different.

I'd disagree with you on that. Different handling characteristics on different ends of the car (especially one like these) is not something I'm looking for. I'm sure that if you do a bit of research, you might find a good number of opinions that differ with yours when it comes to performance cars and tires. fishguy's right, IMHO.

Randy Chase · 07-06-2008, 01:03 PM

To some extent it depends on your plans with the tires and why the (possibly) difference in opinions.

If you are talking street driving and not pushing the car, the change in grip from the tires heating up should not really be an issue. If you are doing anything that pushes the tires (track days, autocross, or spirited street/canyon driving), then the rate of the tires heating up certainly does matter and one should be very careful about mixing tires.

Simply put, you can have a situation where one end gets better grip than the other which will cause understeer (if it the rear gripping better) or oversteer (if it is the front). Oversteer specially can be problematic on this car if you drive near 10/10ths.

fitfan · 07-06-2008, 02:00 PM

i have never talked to anyone (elise/exige) with different tire types front/rear that were happy with the handling - do yourself a favour, and have them send you the "right" tires. otherwise you may be chasing mysterious handling issues.

07-05-2008, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
DeathTrap Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 146	Unmatched Tires-Is this a problem I purchased two rear tire from Sector111; they just arrived. I ordered Yokohamas and they sent me Toyos. Is it a bad idea to run Yokohamas on the front and Toyos on the back? Or do I need to send these back? I suspected there would be trouble when the 111 chick on the phone didn't know that tires come in different sizes. Sector111 screws me again...

07-05-2008, 03:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
fishguy BLAND Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,006 Images: 1	send them back, they pay for all the shipping , and get what you ordered. end of story. __________________ 1986 Swift DB-1

07-06-2008, 12:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 7,838	The Toyos and Yokohamas have different costs. You didn't get screwed, did ya? __________________ People commonly use statistics the way a drunk uses a lamppost; For support rather than illumination. Let my Lotus go...[from the shop]

07-06-2008, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Randy Chase Forum Founder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego! Posts: 21,679 Images: 761	To some extent it depends on your plans with the tires and why the (possibly) difference in opinions. If you are talking street driving and not pushing the car, the change in grip from the tires heating up should not really be an issue. If you are doing anything that pushes the tires (track days, autocross, or spirited street/canyon driving), then the rate of the tires heating up certainly does matter and one should be very careful about mixing tires. Simply put, you can have a situation where one end gets better grip than the other which will cause understeer (if it the rear gripping better) or oversteer (if it is the front). Oversteer specially can be problematic on this car if you drive near 10/10ths. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2004 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. Hinged clams. "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world... Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl."

07-06-2008, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
fitfan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 3,056	i have never talked to anyone (elise/exige) with different tire types front/rear that were happy with the handling - do yourself a favour, and have them send you the "right" tires. otherwise you may be chasing mysterious handling issues. __________________ Driving it around!

07-05-2008, 04:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
CertifiedCC Official Price Critic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA [The BEST Part of VA.(Sadly)] Posts: 676 Images: 4	As long as they are the right size and they are the same left and right, it dosn't matter if the front and back are different.

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