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Different tread patterns on car or truck

Mix different tires on car or truck

Mix different tread patterns on car or truck

Can you have different tire brands with different tread patterns on your car or truck?

You can, but it’s not a good idea, especially if your vehicle has ABS brakes, traction control or stability control.

ABS braking systems, traction control, and stability control system software is designed under the assumption that you have the same tread pattern on all four wheels. If you install different tire brands on the same vehicle, the multiple tread patterns will perform differently during an ABS, traction control, or stability control operation. That can mean the safety systems may not be able to prevent an accident or loss of control.

During an ABS, traction control, or stability control operation, the systems will assume the tire tread on all four wheels is the same and act accordingly. If the systems don’t achieve the desired result, they will self-correct to account for the different traction from each tire. But you’ll also lose precious time as they figure out that their first attempt didn’t work.

For the best operation, always install the same tire brand and tread pattern on all four wheels.

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