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Jan 10, 2011 | 03:32 PM

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My buddy has an '03 GTI and he only has winter tires on his front wheels and all seasons on the rear. Does anyone else do this or know anyone who does this?

That's very much not recommended. It risks giving you a loose rear end and will make your car more prone to spinning both during cornering and braking. Do all 4.

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Jan 11, 2011 | 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jabl3s

My buddy has an '03 GTI and he only has winter tires on his front wheels and all seasons on the rear. Does anyone else do this or know anyone who does this?

think of it as having 2 good tires on the front and 2 bald tires on the rear in the summer...not good....but do-able...

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