Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tire brands and different tread patterns. There are rare exceptions for approved mixed-tire fittings, but in general, manufacturers do not recommend tire mixing at all.

Can I mix different tyre tread patterns?

Primarily, you should avoid mixing different tyre brands and different tread patterns. ... For optimal safety and performance, we recommend fitting the same tyres to every wheel position on your car, so you should have the same brand, size, tread pattern, load index and speed rating on the front and rear tyres.

Does tire tread pattern matter?

The number of pitches, sequencing the tread pattern pitches and the position of different grooves will affect noise performance. While a higher pitch may improve noise performance, it may also reduce block size and increase the risk of irregular wear on the tire.