Michelin N1 or N3 Tyres

[jcmr2]

I have an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 N1 tyre, i have been offered an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 (N3). Can you mix N1 and N3 tyres?

[Wozy68]

jcmr2 said:

I have an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 N1 tyre, i have been offered an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 (N3). Can you mix N1 and N3 tyres?

Its all a load of pants really, but you are not supposed to mix different N ratings.

There's me stating pants about N or not N rated, but I always use N rated and they are always the same N numbers.

But then the missus thinks I suffer from a bit of asbergers.

[Trev450]

I personally would not mix them on the same axle. Front to rear no problem though.

[Lordglenmorangie]

Trev450 said:

I personally would not mix them on the same axle. Front to rear no problem though.

[Ian_UK1]

jcmr2 said:

I have an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 N1 tyre, i have been offered an almost new Michelin 285 30 18 (N3). Can you mix N1 and N3 tyres?

Each new 'N' number marks a revision to the tyre by the tyre manufacturer but, stupidly, we're never told what the revisions consist of. If the changes are to the carcass/sidewall/tread compound, the tyre could behave very differently from it's predecessor; so, as advised above, definitely don't mix them on the same axle.

What might be a very good idea is to try to sell the N1. The guy with a full set of N1s on his car who just got a non-repairable rear puncture will be very happy to buy your tyre. IIRC, the N1 isn't available new any more so his only option would be a whole new set of N3s! Hopefully, selling the N1 will help fund a matching pair of tyres for your car.