2 different tires

boo-key bear · 09-07-2009, 04:29 PM

I got a flat the other day. What are you guys thoughts on using a different brand tire but the same size for a couple of months until I can afford another one? Is it ok to replace only one when I can afford to get another of the same brand? What are the tollerances for tredwear from one tire to another? Is it ok to only replace 2 tires o the same axle (i.e. 2 front or 2 back)? Thanks for any feedback!

booosted09 · 09-07-2009, 04:56 PM

IMO as long as its the same size you shouldnt have a problem..,but i could be wrong

newtothegame · 09-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Deepth matters also, I cant recall what the tolerance is. Its not a good idea to run 3 tires of one type and a 4th different, and with different tread depth. It will screw up your diff(s).

boo-key bear · 09-07-2009, 07:07 PM

It has to be better than running the crappy little oem spare though right?

09azwrx · 09-07-2009, 10:29 PM

according to the dealer ( this is on 09s ) its 1/8 inch diffrents in the tread is all that you should have if thats true on older models, dont know.

newtothegame · 09-07-2009, 11:03 PM

That sounda about right 09azwrx. But I would also imagine that it would be better than the donut. I wouldnt drive on either for too long though.