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Originally Posted by dakhu1
Cross ply vs radial debate..sorry guys, not aware of this
Is it being suggested that there are safety issues associated with running a mix of runflats and conventional tyres or purely ride quality issues??
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In the 'olden days' so many folks found the ditch, usually backwards, that legislation was brought in to ban mixing cross-plys and radial tyres on the wrong axles. You could only fit radials on the rear, if you had cross-plys on the front, but not the other way around. Definitely not on the same axle, either end.
The tyre experts, tyre makers and safety agencies, clearly state mixing run-flats with conventional tyres, axle to axle, can effect handling and stability. Makes perfect sense, as each tyre type has different build criteria and slip angle characteristics.
HighlandPete