I have different tyres on each axle

[user2094]

Hi,

Have had a bad back recently so couldn't work. Took the opportunity to ease the boredom by reading the owners manual on my recently acquired Evo.

The manual states, and I quote,

"Do not use tyres of a size other than the specified size and do not mix different tyre types, as this adversely affects safe driving", and

"With 4WD vehicles, drive force is applied to all four tyres, so be sure to use tyres of the same size, type, brand and without a difference in tread. If tyres of a different size, type, brand and degree of tread are used, an excessive burden is placed on the drive related parts, and oil leaks and over heating can lead to acute failure, which can cause an accident"

On looking at mine (bought from a Mitsubishi dealer) I notice that I have Yokohama AVS Sport (235/45/ZR17 97Y) on the front axle and Yokohama A046 (235/45/R17 93W) on the rear axle - which seems to be in conflict with the manuals recommendations.

Am I at risk here, should I return to the garage and ask for this to be addressed or am I worrying unnecessarily? A number of forum members have suggested it should be okay but I remain concerned as the manual - to my mind - is quite catagoric. An informed 'trader' opinion would be most welcome.

Advice and guidance requested.

[Mr 500]

I would say go back 2 the garage and get em 2 sort it out. I had like u Yokohama A046 (235/45/R17 93W) on apart from off-side rear wheel which was Yokohama AVS Sport (235/45/ZR17 97Y) .

Need less 2 say u could tell it didnt feel right in the handling department. If i remember rightly aswell that could of caused me 2 spin it 180.....on a certain trip 2 skeggy with some of the lads of here.....

if in doubt matey

get em changed its your life ... you could be risking ...

[lloyd@jrd]

As i said before,get them to change the tyres.

Lloyd