Replace Two Or Four Tires

…happening. If a vehicle's tires don't all wear out at the same time, drivers are typically forced to decide whether they should purchase a new set of tires (forfeiting the worth of the two tires not fully worn out) or just a pair of replacements. While purchasing a new set of tires is best because…

…Can I Mix Tires With Different Tread Depths? When Buying a Pair of Tires It's best to replace all of a vehicle's tires at the same time. Having the same tread design and tread depth promotes balanced traction and handling. However if only a pair of tires is replaced, the two new tires are to be…

…in tire treads wearing out before the rest of the tire aged, it may not always be true of today's even longer lasting tires that are approaching 80,000 miles of treadwear. How many years will tires last before aging out? Unfortunately, it's impossible to predict when tires should be replaced based…

…weight, as well as the tires' tread designs and tread depths collectively determine when and if the tires will be forced to hydroplane and how quickly they can stop a vehicle. "Tire Rack's advice is that if rain and wet roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tires when they reach…

…tire available, it wouldn't be a bargain this time because it would be different than the other three tires on your vehicle. A Pair of Tires? If two of your tires have a lot of remaining tread depth, but you need to replace the other two because they were damaged or have worn out, you should replace…

…out or need to be replaced), and minimizes the responsibility of the tire (which does periodically wear out and requires replacement). Additionally, auxiliary support systems promise better ride quality because their sidewall's stiffness can be equivalent to today's standard tires. The disadvantage…

…Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Recently, two titans in the tire world launched new Max Performance Summer tires: Bridgestone and their Potenza S-04 Pole Position and Michelin with the Pilot Super Sport. Both are long-awaited replacements…

…replacement. Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire." While a spare tire…

…Email Page to a Friend Why Use Four Winter Tires? January 19, 2007 Tires tested: * Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 Standard Touring All-Season P215/60R16 * Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 Studless Ice & Snow 215/60R16 Since we have experienced that the performance of different tire models typically varies in…

…Category: Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Recently, two titans in the tire world launched new Max Performance Summer tires: Bridgestone and their Potenza S-04 Pole Position and Michelin with the Pilot Super Sport. Both are long-awaited replacements…

…laws, tires become legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth (identified when the tread blocks/ribs wear down to the bars molded across their tread pattern). Tire manufacturer treadlife/mileage warranties specify pro-rated replacement will only be considered when all four tires…

…tire manufacturer's workmanship and materials warranty applies. * Most tires will need to be replaced for other reasons before any prescribed calendar age, therefore the following recommended calendar age removal periods in no way reduces the driver's responsibility to replace worn or damaged tires…

…directional tires will require dismounting, mounting and re-balancing to rotate tires. Five (5) Tire Rotation Most of the time, you'll find your vehicle has a compact, temporary spare (or none at all) that can't be included in a tire rotation program. However, if your vehicle's four wheels and tires…

…spare tire should use the vehicle's five-tire pattern at every tire rotation. Not only will this prevent the spare tire from sitting idle, it will keep all five tires' tread depths roughly equivalent throughout their life and extend the tire replacement intervals (if rotating four tires would result…

…of the tire. Some drivers will have their tires remounted inside out to hide the cosmetically damaged white sidewall under the vehicle. Drivers who repeatedly damage white sidewall tires may want to consider buying blackwall replacements when it's time to purchase new tires. This tire condition…