Help..... Can I just replace one tire?
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Help..... Can I just replace one tire?
I have 2010 RX450h, front tire has 5/32" and rear is 4/32", it's 50% left and 40% left. One of rear tire is damaged and not repairable.
The dealer told me it's okay just buy one new tire as long as it's same model, put it to the front, move one of the front to rear. But all of the tire shop is saying I have to replace all 4, except one says at least 2 tires in case AWD system been damaged..
What's your opinion, 1, 2 or 4?? thanks
The dealer told me it's okay just buy one new tire as long as it's same model, put it to the front, move one of the front to rear. But all of the tire shop is saying I have to replace all 4, except one says at least 2 tires in case AWD system been damaged..
What's your opinion, 1, 2 or 4?? thanks
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If they've literally been measured correctly (and I really doubt it because no one considers the wear bars when using a tire gauge) then you should not replace only one. The others are too worn.
Personally, I'd replace a pair if your scenario is described accurately.
*flame suit on before "only two new tires causes vehicle to flip over, lock all the doors & windows and spontaneously combust."
Personally, I'd replace a pair if your scenario is described accurately.
*flame suit on before "only two new tires causes vehicle to flip over, lock all the doors & windows and spontaneously combust."
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How old are the tires? IMO if they're approaching 5 years old, and the best tire has 5/32 left I would replace all 4. However, not knowing your situation, if the time isn't right for you to replace all 4 now I would at least buy two new tires and put them on the front.
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If you need to save money, get a matching used tire off eBay. I have done this 3 times to replace damaged tires when the remainder of the tires was similar to yours but I did not want to buy all 4 at that time. The used replacement let me go another year before replacement. Much cheaper too!
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Rule of thumb is to put best tires in the rear.
There is no AWD system to damage in the Hybrid. Look under the car, it is wires, not a driveshaft and a center coupler!
You do want left and rear tires to match. If you only want to replace 1 tire, tirerack offers a service to shave off tread to a specified depth.
There is no AWD system to damage in the Hybrid. Look under the car, it is wires, not a driveshaft and a center coupler!
You do want left and rear tires to match. If you only want to replace 1 tire, tirerack offers a service to shave off tread to a specified depth.
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Just a thought. Tire places have really pushed replacing tires with punctures near the sidewall. If it is just a small nail, I would consider something like "tire slime" and run the tire until it's ready to be replaced with the others.
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To prevent hydroplaning in the rain. http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/saf...ing-tires.html
And a more amusing explanation http://www.cartalk.com/content/why-s...-back-find-out
And a more amusing explanation http://www.cartalk.com/content/why-s...-back-find-out
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Replacing tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=236
Age of tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Measuring tread depth
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=148
Tire shaving
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=259
When to replace tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=184
“Tires should be replaced when their remaining tread depth is no longer appropriate for the weather conditions expected to be encountered. Tire Rack recommends replacing tires at approximately 5/32" of remaining tread depth for driving in snow, 4/32" for driving on wet roads and 2/32" for driving on dry roads.”
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=236
Age of tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=11
Measuring tread depth
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=148
Tire shaving
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=259
When to replace tires
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...jsp?techid=184
“Tires should be replaced when their remaining tread depth is no longer appropriate for the weather conditions expected to be encountered. Tire Rack recommends replacing tires at approximately 5/32" of remaining tread depth for driving in snow, 4/32" for driving on wet roads and 2/32" for driving on dry roads.”
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To prevent hydroplaning in the rain. http://www.michelinman.com/US/en/saf...ing-tires.html
And a more amusing explanation http://www.cartalk.com/content/why-s...-back-find-out
And a more amusing explanation http://www.cartalk.com/content/why-s...-back-find-out
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I have 2010 RX450h, front tire has 5/32" and rear is 4/32", it's 50% left and 40% left. One of rear tire is damaged and not repairable.
The dealer told me it's okay just buy one new tire as long as it's same model, put it to the front, move one of the front to rear. But all of the tire shop is saying I have to replace all 4, except one says at least 2 tires in case AWD system been damaged..
What's your opinion, 1, 2 or 4?? thanks
The dealer told me it's okay just buy one new tire as long as it's same model, put it to the front, move one of the front to rear. But all of the tire shop is saying I have to replace all 4, except one says at least 2 tires in case AWD system been damaged..
What's your opinion, 1, 2 or 4?? thanks
To honest, i may even replace the entire set if they are really worn when it comes time to replace a damaged tire.
I use Discount Tires which gives me credit towards my new tire purchase based on the tread left on used tires so that it makes purchasing new tires more bearable.
Going by the thread life of your old tires I would just buy a whole new set since those tires are just about useless anyway.
I would ask the tire shop do they have a credit program that gives you credit for trading in worn tires with some life left, if not find one that does.
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Or find a promotion where you buy three tires, get one free. Dealers sometimes have discounts that makes them competitive. With that much wear, stopping distance could be noticeably compromised on wet roads. When I had 5/32s left on the Verdes, the traction light flashed on the dash a few times when slowing down. That was enough for me to replace all four. Tires are way too important.
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Or find a promotion where you buy three tires, get one free. Dealers sometimes have discounts that makes them competitive. With that much wear, stopping distance could be noticeably compromised on wet roads. When I had 5/32s left on the Verdes, the traction light flashed on the dash a few times when slowing down. That was enough for me to replace all four. Tires are way too important.
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