Replacing only 1 Tire

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Dec 14, 2019 | 06:57 AM

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cb1111

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Originally Posted by Smohler2k

Just to update. I talked to a different Lexus Tech. This time factory direct. He said that German made AWD drive cars are notorious for the problems the tire shop described. But, that Lexus vehicles are not that sensitive and while I may experience a slight pull until the new tire wears down a bit, I am perfectly safe replacing only one.

Absolutely correct - assuming only the new tire wears and the other three don't wear. If the other tires wear, then that one tire will ALWAYS have more tread.

Just change the pair.

Dec 14, 2019 | 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by RoadDawg

(Due to) depth difference if they were to replace just one or two tires.

Sounds like what a good tire shop would do.

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Originally Posted by RoadDawg

They offered to shave a couple of new ones.

Sounds like a waste of a couple new tires.

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Instead, I just bought a whole new set at the time.

Totally unnecessary.

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Originally Posted by RoadDawg

Tires are critical. We ignore them too much.

Sure they are, but not to the point where you have to spend almost $1000 on a new set when just one tire needed to be replaced.

Dec 14, 2019 | 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Moisture

Sounds like what a good tire shop would do.

Sounds like a waste of a couple new tires.

Totally unnecessary.

Sure they are, but not to the point where you have to spend almost $1000 on a new set when just two tires needed to be replaced.

Fixed it for you....