Need help fast!! Bridgestones mixed with Michelins?

black00 · 07-23-2009, 08:17 AM

I've got bubbles (from hitting potholes) in my two front tires and need to get them replaced (under my wheel/tire insurance).

From what I've been reading here, people seem happier with the Michelin RFTs than with the Bridgestones (which is what I have now)

I called my dealer and they only stock the Bridgestones. They can order the Michelins, but need to place the order this AM to have them for my Saturday appointment.

My question is this: Are there any issues or disadvantages of having 2 Michelins in the front while I still have Bridgestones in the rear? I have the 335i Coupe with Sport pkg (staggered setup, so rotation is not an issue).

Thanks!!

VMRWheels · 07-23-2009, 12:12 PM

I generally don't recommend mixing tires because of their unpredictable handling under harsh conditions. How much tread is left on the Bridgestones?

-Charles@VMRWheels

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black00 Private 5 Rep 72 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Need help fast!! Bridgestones mixed with Michelins? I've got bubbles (from hitting potholes) in my two front tires and need to get them replaced (under my wheel/tire insurance). From what I've been reading here, people seem happier with the Michelin RFTs than with the Bridgestones (which is what I have now) I called my dealer and they only stock the Bridgestones. They can order the Michelins, but need to place the order this AM to have them for my Saturday appointment. My question is this: Are there any issues or disadvantages of having 2 Michelins in the front while I still have Bridgestones in the rear? I have the 335i Coupe with Sport pkg (staggered setup, so rotation is not an issue). Thanks!! __________________ 335i Coupe - Monaco Blue, gray leather, gray poplar trim.
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