The main mistake when trying to save

It's not uncommon to come across a driver trying to save money on tires. Often, this doesn't pay off, and also often creates a dangerous situation. One of the most common dangerous misconceptions is that buying two new tires is acceptable if you have a front-wheel drive vehicle. We have discussed in detail the danger of this statement. But there are cases where savings reach an extreme stage - different tires on one axle. This not only contradicts the current traffic rules but also common sense. 

Installing different tires on one axle always leads to an emergency situation. Sometimes, cars driving peacefully in traffic, like the example shown, can be misleading in that everything seems to be in order with them. But this is just a matter of time. If you regularly operate the vehicle, the difference in traction between the right and front wheels will make itself known, and it only takes one emergency situation. This can be either braking or acceleration. Moreover, the different ability to drain water from the contact patch can lead to the car skidding even when driving in a straight line without sharp maneuvers. It's enough to just drive onto a small flooded area. 

A sudden skid of the vehicle is always fraught with serious consequences. Moreover, regardless of what the driver did to avoid colliding with other road users, they will be recognized as guilty in the event of an accident. Never allow the installation of different tires on one axle. To a lesser extent, but still, this applies to identical tires with different wear levels and tires with a different number of studs, which can also be repaired.