When do you need to change the tire on the other side?
The fact is that in some cases, it’s necessary to replace the corresponding tire on the other side of the vehicle. For example, if the right front tire of your car is perforated, you may also need to change the left front tire.
Can you replace one tire on an all wheel drive car?
Some all-wheel drive vehicles however may have troubles with replacing just one tire. If you cannot find a completely identical tire, replace two tires (left+right on the same axle) and from this point on, use a tire rotation pattern that maintains the property that both new tires are on the same axle. So, alternatively on rear axle and front axle.
Where do you put new tires in a car?
It doesn’t matter whether your vehicle is a front-, rear-, or all-wheel-drive car: if you can only replace two tires, they should ALWAYS go on the rear axle. Why Put New Tires on the Rear Axle? Fact: New tires provide better wet grip than your half-worn tires.
Do you put new tires on the rear axle?
Next, you want to be sure that your dealer always installs the new tires on the rear axle of your vehicle. It doesn’t matter whether your vehicle is a front-, rear-, or all-wheel-drive car: if you can only replace two tires, they should ALWAYS go on the rear axle. Why Put New Tires on the Rear Axle?
How big of a tire do you need to replace?
To meet legal safety standards in the U.S., a tire’s tread needs to be at least 2/32” deep. If the tires do not meet the 2/32” standard or are approaching not meeting it, you should replace your tires. Tires should also be free of sidewall damage and irregular wear for optimal performance and safety.
Why do all wheel drive tires need to be replaced?
Most vehicles also have most of their weight on the front of the vehicle, causing the front tires to handle more load than the back tires.Since the wear and tear on the front and back wheels can be different, the answer to which tires wear faster, is typically the front tires. All-wheel drive vehicles must have all four tires replaced at once.
When is the best time to replace your tires?
Industry standards say you should replace passenger and truck/SUV tires between 6 and 10 years of age. The timing depends greatly on how the tires have been used and the weather extremes it has been subjected to. How a vehicle has been stored can also impact when a tire needs to be replaced.
What to do if your tire is damaged beyond repair?
Call 1-800-365-9936 to schedule an appointment at your tire repair shop or you can request a quote online. If your tire is damaged beyond repair, check out our Tire Replacement Guide to figure out whether you need to replace one, two, or four tires.