I recently blew a tire and replaced it with a new one. One of my buddy's who also owns an Evo told me that if I didnt replace all four it would mess up the center diff. Is this true? Oh the other three tire have 10K on them.

 

It is true. What kind of tires are you running? Same thing happened to me. It sucks.

 

stock 17s with the yokos

 

Man..where'd you hear this...why?

 

there's a sticky on this:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=202973

or direct link to tire rack

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=18

 

you should replace 2 fronts or 2 backs depending on the thread ware diffrence between the new tire and the old tire, if its not that big it shouldnt really make a diffrence

 

Replace all four....

 

I had a back right tire go flat on me after only 2000 miles. In that case i didn't hesitate to just replace one because (as others have said) there wasn't a significant tread wear difference. I think if it's about 1/32" your fine and 1/16" and above you should consider replacing at least two at a time. Keep in mind that if you don't replace it with the same tire as the rest you'll have to remember the replacement may wear down at a different rate too.

There is a gauge that most tire shops have out there that will measure tread depth, they'll do it for free and tell you whether or not you need a new one. Tirerack will also sell you a shaved tire for i think about 20 bucks extra.

 

yes at 10k miles dont replace w/ a brand new. possibly u may luck out by finding a used advan with similar mileage and wear.

if u got a nail, it can be repaired (although not track friendly anymore) depending on where. sidewall damage is unsafe to drive, while tread damage is very repairable.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^That's a fact, Jack. I have plugged many a tire and they ride just fine, but then again I don't track my car either.

 

i agree, just get a new tire shaved....then you wont have a problem

 

I 2nd that.

 

no need for all new tire

 

I AGREE REPLACE AT LEAST 2 TIRES... THIS WAY U HAVE A FULL SIZE EMERGENCY TIRE ANY WAY SO IF ANOTHER ONE BLOWS AND U CANT AFFORD IT RIGHT AWAY..... Y WOULD U BUY A NEW TIRE JUST TO SHAVE IT..... THE ADVANS ALREADY WARE SO QUICKLY

 

Not trying to hijack the thread. But I was wondering, what if you have coilovers on. However, the ride height on each corner might be slightly different. Would that cause any damage to your drivetrain or anything?