How far can I drive on a flat rear tire?
You should never attempt to drive any further than a couple hundred yards on a flat tire, even if it isn’t completely deflated. This may not be enough distance to get you to an auto garage, but you can at least creep along until you’re away from the hazards of the highway.
How many miles does it take to replace a tire?
The left rear tire blew out and had to be towed to the dealer (no spare on these babies) I have less than 24,000 miles on the car. The right tire was damaged and needed replacing as well.
How often should rear wheel drive tires be rotated?
The inverse is true for rear-wheel-drive cars and trucks. All-wheel-drive models, too, may need rotation. Most owner’s manuals contain a recommended pattern for rotating tires to spread the wear evenly. The USTMA recommends tires be rotated every 5000 to 8000 miles.
When to replace all four tires on an AWD?
Well, the safest option is to replace all four tires but replacing 2 tires on AWD can also be an option. you can do it when the tires only have several thousand miles on them and the ones on the front axle need replacement.
What happens if you drive 70 miles on a spare tire?
Over those 70 miles, the lubricating grease will break down, causing unnecessary wear on the gears and clutch plates. Run-flat tires are becoming more common as manufacturers are realizing they cost less to maintain than traditional tires.
The left rear tire blew out and had to be towed to the dealer (no spare on these babies) I have less than 24,000 miles on the car. The right tire was damaged and needed replacing as well.
Can you replace a rear tire on a front wheel drive car?
Edit: The replacement tire is the same type/size as the stock tires on the other 3. tl;dr: As this is a front wheel drive car and you’re taking about replacing one of the rear tires, it sounds like you’ll be fine replacing a single tire.
Can you replace one tire and the other three are in good condition?
Just replace the one tire. Put the new one on the front. Put the new one on the back. Replace all four. The tire vendor won’t even sell you just one. And Quora is where you are supposed to get informed answers! You say the other three tires are less than a year old and in good condition. ‘Good condition’ can mean many things, though.
Why do front wheel drive tires last so long?
(The latter practice also costs gas mileage.) If your vehicle maintenance seldom includes tire rotation, that also can accelerate wear, especially for the front tires on a front-wheel-drive vehicle. They not only carry most of the vehicle’s weight but also carry most of the load in braking, cornering and jackrabbit starts.