Would keeping 2 215/60 15" tires on the back (1/2 life left) and putting 2 new OE 195/65 15" on the front have a detrimental effect in any way?

I'm eventually going back to the, hopefully, more compliant ride of the smaller tires on all 4 but wanted to know if I can use up the older tires before changing them also.

FYI, the 215s are nice if the road is smooth (and they fill out the rear wheel wells very nicely, a little bloated looking on the front wheels) but bot dots are their bane. Michelin Pilots XGT V4s. Going back to the MXV4's.

If you have ABS, you may confuse the computer and get an ABS light. If not, your speedo might be wrong, but there shouldnt be any other problems.

Id say to put them on the rear, but id guess the fronts ought to wear faster, which, if you want to get to the same size all around faster, would probably be the better bet.

JMH

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