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Old 23rd June 2007, 05:07   #1
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Installing one new tire?
Just had a flat and the tire shop only put on one new rear tire. My right rear tire has a little over 3mm tread left (eyeball measurement) and my left is new at 4mm. Is that ok?
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Old 23rd June 2007, 07:57   #2
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No, you'll have to take that 75% michelin PS2 and give it to me just to be safe. I'll take all the risk.



It's fine. Just a PITA to track wear now. Be particularly careful when it starts raining again- the worn one should be pretty low by then (depending on your usage).
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Old 23rd June 2007, 08:07   #3
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I also have a new tire on the front passenger side. I have Kuhmos and the one got corded. So, while decidiing what tires to get next, I just replaced the one (with a different model Kuhmo). That was maybe a month ago. The only thing I noticed was maybe a bit more tire noise coming from that area of my car?
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Also, if you replace the worn tire, what's to keep you from having another flat? If you decide to replace, I would keep the old tire, just in case.
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Also, if you replace the worn tire, what's to keep you from having another flat? If you decide to replace, I would keep the old tire, just in case.
Excellent advice. And if you replace a set of tires, keep the best take off as a spare, just in case.
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