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09-25-2012, 02:28 PM | #1 |
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help please info for tire replacements
Hi everyone, this is my first awd car and I just learned that if I have one flat tire, I have to replace the whole 4 tires because of the differentials.
So my question is I have a set of used tires with the same size but it was from a fwd car of my cousins acura,can I use that? And also I have a used one from an audi a4 of my co-worker is that possible I can used those just for few months before I buy my winter tires?
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09-25-2012, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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wear patterns on the FWD car will probably put them out of spec.
same with the a4 unless its a quattro. |
09-25-2012, 07:47 PM | #3 | |
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thanks for the help |
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09-26-2012, 04:59 PM | #4 | |
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We really can't say for sure unless we can see the tires or you post tread depth measurements.. |
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09-26-2012, 07:34 PM | #5 |
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AWD does not mean all tires wear evenly. Alignment, handling balance, and weight distribution all play roles. Most, if not all, F/AWD cars wear down the front tires faster, especially Subarus
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09-28-2012, 04:11 PM | #6 |
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not all Audi A4's are quattro some are FWD ...
it is not recommended to mix tires on an AWD car ... you could purchase 1 new tire and have it shaved to match the existing three ... |
10-02-2012, 10:01 AM | #7 |
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Why do all 4 tires have to be replaced? I don't understand this. Any info would be helpful. New to the car scence.
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10-02-2012, 10:38 AM | #8 |
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