Is it safe to mix cross climate and summer tyres?

Is it safe to mix summer tyres with cross climate tyres?

Asked on 24 October 2023 by Harry Jones

Answered by David Ross

We would not advise to mix summer tyres with winter or all-season tyres, as the grip and handling characteristics of these tyres are quite different. Fitting CrossClimate tyres to the front would result in your car having less front end grip compared to the rear, which is potentially dangerous in an emergency situation.

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