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Old 10-30-2007, 12:13 AM   #1
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Default Is it ok to put on one new tire?

So driving on a local LA freeway, my tire blew and my strut bent. So the question i have is, Is it ok to buy one new tire or do i have to buy two new front or buy all four

Thanks for the help
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Old 10-30-2007, 01:16 AM   #2
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Apparently all wheel drive cars need to have very similar diameters on all four wheels or else there is danger to your differentials. Depending on the age of your existing tires, you will want to have your single new tire shaved to match their as worn size. Or perhaps you should just replace all four, depending on their mileage/age.
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Old 10-30-2007, 01:29 AM   #3
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Not only do you need similar diameters, you need all 4 of the same tires. For example, you can't have 2 225/45/18 Michelin's and 2 225/45/18 Pirelli's. However, if you have over, I believe, 7/32nds of tread on the other three, you should be able to replace just the one you blew out.
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Old 10-30-2007, 08:29 AM   #4
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Myth Buster: If you blow one tire you do NOT need to buy all four NEW tires. Measure your depth of your existing tires (they should NEVER have a larger diameter difference then 1/8" between ANY tire ~ use a sewing soft measure tape to measure this).

When you have your average tread depth (use a tread depth gauge ~ any good tire shop will have one ~ or the Tire Rack will send you one) call the Tire Rack and have the new tire (same brand/model and size) 'shaved' to match the existing rubber. It will cost you an extra $25 ~ but save you from buying 4 new tires. Pass it on!

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Old 10-30-2007, 08:33 AM   #5
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Myth Buster: If you blow one tire you do NOT need to buy all four NEW tires. Measure your depth of your existing tires (they should NEVER be a larger diameter difference ~ use sewing soft measure tape ~ then 1/8" between ANY tire).

When you have your average tread depth, call the Tire Rack and have the new tire (same brand/model and size) 'shaved' to match the existing rubber. It will cost you an extra $25 ~ but save you from buying 4 new tires. Pass it on!

+1, good advice

Don't run different tire brands (as the actual rolling diameter is different even between tires of the same size) and don't run 3 bald tires with one new.
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Old 10-30-2007, 09:11 AM   #6
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Old 10-30-2007, 09:54 AM   #7
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Myth Buster: If you blow one tire you do NOT need to buy all four NEW tires. Measure your depth of your existing tires (they should NEVER have a larger diameter difference then 1/8" between ANY tire ~ use a sewing soft measure tape to measure this).

When you have your average tread depth (use a tread depth gauge ~ any good tire shop will have one ~ or the Tire Rack will send you one) call the Tire Rack and have the new tire (same brand/model and size) 'shaved' to match the existing rubber. It will cost you an extra $25 ~ but save you from buying 4 new tires. Pass it on!

1/8" diameter gives you 3/8".

Subaru.com recommends all tires be within 1/4" circumference, which is about 5/64" diameter. circumference.

http://www.subaru.com/common/faq/tech_info.jsp#4

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Old 10-30-2007, 08:56 PM   #8
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Oooops! OK, I think it was like 5:30 AM when I posted that ^^^ The rest is spot on... and most people DON'T know shaving is an option!
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I asked the tire shop to shave the tread and they looked at me like i had smoked some crack
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Old 10-31-2007, 12:19 AM   #10
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Did you read my read my post???? THE TIRE RACK! They shaved my tires for years when I was racing ~ 888-541-1777

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Did you read my read my post???? THE TIRE RACK! They shaved my tires for years when I was racing ~ 888-541-1777



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