Mixing tread design

[DoctorBonzo]

Hi,
Does anyone have any experience of mixing tread design between front/rear tyres? Does it have much effect on a Chimaera's handling?
Uniroyal have just re-released their rainsports but in an asymmetrical tread: http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Uniroyal-Rainsport-3/205...
I have their symmetrical tread design on the rear: http://lovetyres.com/tyre/Uniroyal-Rainsport-2

Its probably the best match of compounds but will the car handle better with symmetrical treads all round?
Any advice will be gratefully considered.

[DoctorBonzo]

Thanks for the advice. Tramlining is what I am worried about. I guess I can put uniroyal 3s on the front and see how it goes. worst case senario I can replace the rear with uniroyal 3s. I think they are excellent in the wet.
It seems a better option than replacing the entire set with Toyos for which I have heard horror stories in the wet.
Fingers crossed...

[DoctorBonzo]

A900ss said:

I've got Rainsport 3's on the Front of my Chim and Toyo T1R's on the rear. They work fine together.

When the Toyo's wear out at the back, it will be Rainsport 3’s that replace them.

Thanks everyone. These are really encouraging posts.
A900ss - why are you moving from Toyos to Rainsports?

[DoctorBonzo]

Thats my decision made. I've just ordered a pair of rainsports. I'll report back how they feel
R

[DoctorBonzo]

Rainsports on the back and toy's on the front work like a dream.
Now I know what the chimaera is meant to drive like :-)