Directional rear tyres, asymmetric front - really bad idea?

[stickypatch]

I'm currently in the process of buying (or trying to buy) a 1998 996 C2 which has PSM.

The rear tyres will be replaced by the dealer (who is not a Porsche franchise, but does deal in prestige brands) as the current rear tyres - which are 285/30/18 PZero Rosso - are nearly worn out on the inside. The proposed tyre to replace the rears are Hankook directional tyres.

The front tyres have plenty of life left in them but are 225/40/18 Continentals which are asymmetric.

I'm wondering if I should insist on Hankook at all four corners - if I don't, is this set-up dangerous with the asymmetric front and directional rear?

I will be daily driving this car, with the occasional aggressive drive on twisty public roads - but no trackwork planned as I can't insure for that in this country.

I was planning on driving the fronts out as they are good quality tyres - but now I'm having second thoughts (it's evening here in NZ...)

[Loren]

PSM did not come to the 996 C2 until MY2000. You car likely has Traction Control - a similar feature but not the same as PSM.

It is always best to stick with the same brand on all 4 tires. Adverse handling at speed or loss of traction can occur with the wrong mixes of tires.