Tire Question(s)

[cavalier7]

Hi-
My mom has smaller tires in the BACK, and larger tires IN FRONT of her 2004 Chevy Cavalier front wheel drive...(I know--long story...)

The front 2 tires match and they are brand new Goodyear P195/70R14, and the back 2 tires match and they are Cooper 185/65R14 with about 5000-6000 miles on them.

My questions are:

1. Are these tires safe to drive with larger tires in front and smaller tires in back of a front wheel drive vehicle? **We want to give to a teenage driver....**

2. Other than looking stupid can this harm/affect anything on the car?

We cant afford to replace tires right now, so PLEASE don't just say "all tires should match" I know...just cant afford it and my teenager really needs the car for work--

Please help and Thanks so much!

[Airjer_]

It wont make any difference on a front wheel drive car as long as the fronts are the same. Newer cars it might be bad considering technologies like ESC, downhill assist, and traction control.

[Helmuth48]

I have done the same thing for customer that were tight for cash and need a smaller cheaper tire...just like it was said... Keep the pair together...front or rear.
Drive Safe....no cell phone will driving and only one rider.
Cheers...