Can car tires be replaced with different brands at will?

[LeBrandon]

Car tires can be replaced with different brands, but the two tires on the same axle must be identical. In other words, the two front tires should be the same and not mixed, and the two rear tires should also be the same and not mixed. However, the front and rear tires can be different and mixed. Since different tire brands have different tread patterns, their performance characteristics will certainly vary. More details are as follows: 1. Acceleration and deceleration principles: During acceleration and braking, the grip of the tires is crucial. For example, during acceleration, if the two front tires are different—one with strong grip and the other with weak grip—the weaker one will spin in place while the stronger one moves forward, causing the car to pull toward the side with weaker grip. 2. Braking principle: The same logic applies to braking. During hard braking, the car will pull toward the side with stronger grip. These are extreme scenarios, but even during normal driving, pulling can occur, and the lifespan of the tires will be shortened. Therefore, tires on the same axle must never be mixed.