Used S3 has mismatched tyres

Just bought an approved used Audi S3 Sportback from Guildford Audi. Had a puncture and when checking what tyre I needed, I found that the car had been fitted with 2 Goodyear on the front and the rear had one Bridgestone and one Talon, whatever that is. Not sure of Audi's policy on fitting mis-matched tyre brands but is it something I should complain about on safety grounds?

Asked on 27 January 2012 by James

Answered by Honest John
On an S3 yes. Critical. All four tyres should be the same.
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