Breeding Two Brands

[Joseph Shaw]

I'm having difficulty finding front Dunlop Trailmax Missions. Has anyone tried using a different brand in the front than the rear? I was thinking of either Mitas E07s (not sure if + or not) or Michelin Annakee Adventures in the front and Trailmax Missions in the rear. Does anyone think that this would be a bad idea? I would be interested in your thoughts either way.

JAS

 

[03A3KRH]

Mitas E07 rear, TKC 80 or Shinko 804 front. Not a problem.

 

[RCinNC]

I've mixed tires before with no issues. I'm doing it right now; I have a Battlax A41 front and a Shinko 705 rear. At one point I had a Mitas E07 bias ply front and a radial Shinko 705 rear, with full knowledge that the bias ply/ radial combo is, according to some, risky.

 

[Cycledude]

Like you I prefer matched set but have mixed many times without it ever causing any problems.

 

[Joseph Shaw]

Ended up ordering a set of Annakee Adventures. My only concern is longevity....I think that the Missions would have lasted longer. Thanks for the input. My tire dealer talked me out of cross-breeding them.

 

[AusTexS10]

Breeding and rubber selection seem at cross-purposes.

 

[Joseph Shaw]

Breeding and rubber selection seem at cross-purposes.

I think it depends on the rubber.....