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Old 06-29-16, 01:52 PM
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Hi. I noticed the original owner of my car curbed one of his front tires and I plan on getting it changed this weekend because it cracked the tire (slight scratch on rim) but mainly looks like he bumped the tire hard and it a 2 inch long cut which I don't want to risk a blow out/bubble. Here's my dilemma.

1. My car came with two new back tires and front tires are 50% tread. If I change a new one on the front I'm afraid it'll be off balance for traction so MAYBE change both the front tires?

2. Should I change all 4 tires to have equal tread? My car is a RWD so I figured it wouldn't be a problem if I change the two front tires only, at least the back two still match...

Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Originally Posted by Mimix714
Hi. I noticed the original owner of my car curbed one of his front tires and I plan on getting it changed this weekend because it cracked the tire (slight scratch on rim) but mainly looks like he bumped the tire hard and it a 2 inch long cut which I don't want to risk a blow out/bubble. Here's my dilemma.

1. My car came with two new back tires and front tires are 50% tread. If I change a new one on the front I'm afraid it'll be off balance for traction so MAYBE change both the front tires?

2. Should I change all 4 tires to have equal tread? My car is a RWD so I figured it wouldn't be a problem if I change the two front tires only, at least the back two still match...

Thanks in advance for any advice!
Just replace the 2 front tires
Old 06-29-16, 06:25 PM
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No problem only replacing the fronts if all 4 tires will match (excluding wear).
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Any admin here if they make some sticky for the most frequently asked questions, that'll save some and efforts for the members.
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Originally Posted by Dallasguy1
Any admin here if they make some sticky for the most frequently asked questions, that'll save some and efforts for the members.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ere-first.html
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