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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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Default Rear tires - Tread differential tolerance

So it looks like I might have to replace a rear tire due to a slow leak (punctures) that is not repairable. The treads are about 1/3 of the way worn.
Anyone know what type of circumference tolerance the torsen LSD will tolerate?
Trying to see if it's a good idea to just replace the bad tire, or I need to bite the bullet and get two new ones so the treads depths match.

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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 09:30 AM
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^^^^It's always my practice to replace tires in pairs (on the same axel of course). ⅓ tread wear is quite a lot IMHO.

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Old Aug 21, 2017 | 08:55 PM
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Myself, I would replace both rears together.

I would also take the opportunity to do a burnout video with the old tires and post it up here.
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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 12:26 AM
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Get two new tires and sell the used one to someone who doesn't care.

The Torsen won't care, but its service life will.
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