Mixing tire 'types'? 14' civic si front replacement

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Hey there! Been a vaguely active member for a year now, made a couple of DIY tutorials, and I've had so much fun with my si that I've managed to..... shorten the life of my front tires..... I need new ones this or next week before snow falls!

I am very confused as to which tires I can and cannot mix with my current continental pro-contact tires.

Stock tires are $160+ a piece, and honestly do not have great ratinigs.... for $140- I found these http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...el=ExtremeContact+DWS+06&partnum=24YR8DWS06XL

However, according to some, they are so 'different' that I can not mix them with my conti-pro contact rear tires. How much truth is there to this? Will my car really handle worse with these on there?

The other option would be 'budget' off brand tires in the same "rating" as mine, however I would prefer not to mix brands. Should I go for these? I am worried more about these wearing quickly due to their low price...... http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Clar=With OE Rubber Valve Stem#RatingsReviews


This car is a lease, so that should also be taken into account. Will I get flak from the dealer if I return it with anything but Continentals on there, or could I get away with the brand mixing?
 
The DWS are highly rated all season tires. The sidewall is a softer compound which makes them quieter and softer riding than most all seasons. I've never heard of a dealer caring about brand of tires on a lease. They just want to see tread on them.
 
I would think it would be quite beneficial to have the same tires all around. Different levels of traction front and rear would be inevitable with different compounds. If you own an Si handling and performance should be at the forefront of your priorities. Skimping on tires is one thing I do not understand. This is the only physical connection between your car and the road. Leasing or not.
 
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