RWD tyre question

Tech_Boss · Thursday at 11:27

Hi,

I currently have Pirelli p zeros (BMW *) all round on my g87 m2. I am getting the rear tyres replaced with michelin pilot sport 4s (BMW *) But I’m not sure if this setup will course any problems? Because they will still be BMW tyres, just different brands. I don’t really want to change the fronts, because they still have 5.5mm

GravyMonster · Thursday at 11:52

That will be fine. Different brands front and back is only supposedly an issue on BMW xDrive cars, and even then it seems rather overblown.

Nasher · Thursday at 12:22

You might find it understeers a bit.

Armageus · Thursday at 12:26

Nasher said:
You might find it understeers a bit.

I doubt that

mjt · Thursday at 12:28

Different tread depth across axles can cause diff issues. Front to back won't make a difference at all.
The only issue would be if you were to change tyre sizes.

JonRGV250 · Thursday at 12:35

Nasher said:
You might find it understeers a bit.

I’d love to hear the explanation for that.

Diddums · Thursday at 12:43

JonRGV250 said:
I’d love to hear the explanation for that.

The explanation is quite simple tbh.

"Hi everyone, my name's Nasher, would you like to be friends? I know all about cars and car stuff, ask me anything about cars and I'll answer it. What's your favourite colour?"

Tech_Boss · Thursday at 12:57

Thanks guys

This will be the first time that I have ever miss matched tyres. But I’m not keen on wasting £600-£700 unnecessarily.

I’ll let you know if I experience understeer, assuming I survive

Nasher · Thursday at 13:24

Pretty obvious. Slightly worn tyres on the front of an inferior brand and brand new PS4s on the rear...

Armageus · Thursday at 13:33

Nasher said:
Pretty obvious. Slightly worn tyres on the front of an inferior brand and brand new PS4s on the rear...

If that's the case then I'm surprised the OP hasn't died with all the oversteer from having worn tyres at the back currently then

JonRGV250 · Thursday at 13:58

Nasher said:
Pretty obvious. Slightly worn tyres on the front of an inferior brand and brand new PS4s on the rear...

Pirelli P Zero are an inferior brand are they?
Pure muppetry as usual from you.

Nasher · Thursday at 14:00

JonRGV250 said:
Pirelli P Zero are an inferior brand are they?
Pure muppetry as usual from you.

Err yes, they are. Have you ever had some? They are pretty ****.

JonRGV250 · Thursday at 14:02

@mods is it a ban for calling another member a ******* idiot?

Armageus · Thursday at 14:12

@JonRGV250 I'll refrain from saying something that might later be quoted against me

@Nasher - this is honestly bad advice and I'm starting to see why you are frequently on the receiving end of abuse.

Diddums · Thursday at 14:14

Nasher said:
Err yes, they are. Have you ever had some? They are pretty ****.

see this? this is why you're not allowed near the crayons.

DJMK4 · Thursday at 14:16

Should be fine

Nasher · Thursday at 14:20

Armageus said:
@JonRGV250 I'll refrain from saying something that might later be quoted against me

@Nasher - this is honestly bad advice and I'm starting to see why you are frequently on the receiving end of abuse.

Really I don't care what a bunch of muppets on a forum say to me

shifty_uk · Thursday at 14:21

Armageus said:
@Nasher - this is honestly bad advice and I'm starting to see why you are frequently on the receiving end of abuse.

And I thought Jonny was just being a bit touchy

Had P Zeros many times, good tyres

deviation · Thursday at 14:23

Armageus said:
If that's the case then I'm surprised the OP hasn't died with all the oversteer from having worn tyres at the back currently then

Jonnycoupe · Thursday at 14:26

Diddums said:
see this? this is why you're not allowed near the crayons.

I wonder which colour is his favourite flavour.