Mixing tyre brands

[DuncanDonuts]

Does anyone have thoughts on mixing tyre brands? Got the car serviced today and they got a tyre mob to replace 2 tyres which are different brand. Didnt call me, no choice given, not happy at all

[trentmeyer23]

It is legal as long they are on they are on the same axle, if that is what you are worried about.

[ianskluger]

Was it a Toyota dealer? My dealer would never change anything (unless it was around $20) without telling me. I would be really annoyed if they changed tyres without asking me, or giving me the option of a brand. If it was a dealer I'd be complaining to the service manager.

In terms of two different tyres, like Trent, I think it is fine as long as they are on the same axle. I have a hiace with two seperate brands, and it rides fine with that configuration. If you mix them on the axle, they can wear differently, and start to pull to the left or right, which makes the car difficult to control.

Ian

[DuncanDonuts]

Im not worried about the legality but not happy about poor customer s e r vice from the dealer. The handbook also says not to mix tyre brands