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Replacing one front tyre - safe?

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  • 07-04-2010 7:30pm
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    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks

    Noticed a small vibration when driving for the past day or so - turns out there is a bulge in side wall of one of my front tyres (runflats). Both fronts are probably between 2/3 and 3/4 worn so I would be changing them relatively soon. Is it safe to just change one of the tyres and not the other or am I better off to bite the bullet and replace both?

    Cheers


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    L1011
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 67,913 Mod ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Best practice is to replace both, at least ensure you get the exact same model if you're not replacing both - different tread patterns can have unusual consequences.


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    Armadillo444
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Armadillo444


    If you get a perfect match for the current brand and put in on the passenger side you should be OK otherwise replace both


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    wildefalcon
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    It depends.

    If you have a high performance front/four wheel drive car that you drive at high speeds or long distances then I'd say replace both at the same time.

    If you only pootle about in a 1 litre runabout then it would be okish.

    Mind you, if one has developed a fault, the other can only be a short while behind. Change them both. Cheaper than plastic surgery.

    WildeFalcon


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    TheBazman
    Registered Users Posts: 6,462 ✭✭✭TheBazman


    Well I certainly don't pootle about in a 1 litre so I think better safe than sorry.

    Cheers for the advice all


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    Armadillo444
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭Armadillo444


    You will not get the same quality tyre as on a new car so only replace whatever is required, If it is a bmw hold onto the good tyres taken off as you may be able to use it in the future (Definetly)


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    Esel
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    If you are only replacing two tyres, put the new ones on the rear.

    Not your ornery onager



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    cjt156
    Registered Users Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭cjt156


    Armadillo444 wrote: »
    You will not get the same quality tyre as on a new car so only replace whatever is required, If it is a bmw hold onto the good tyres taken off as you may be able to use it in the future (Definetly)

    WHAT?
    The OP will get whatever quality he decides to pay for. Tyres should always be replaced in pairs IMO.


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