Can I fit a mix of summer and winter tyres to my car?
Can I fit summer tyres to the front of my Audi A3 and all-weather tyres to the rear?
Asked on 29 July 2020 by Nick Morgan
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No, this would destabilise the car. The rear of the vehicle would have substantially more grip than the front. And in all likelihood, this would cause an accident.
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