Tire advice
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Tire advice
My right rear tire picked up a large nail very close to the side wall - tire needs to be replaced. Car itself has ~3900 kms (~2400 miles) on it.
For the tire experts among us - should I replace both rear tires or just the damaged one?
Tread wear is average and as expected for this mileage; tire is the OEM MO1 Michelin PS4S.
For the tire experts among us - should I replace both rear tires or just the damaged one?
Tread wear is average and as expected for this mileage; tire is the OEM MO1 Michelin PS4S.
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If your near Rhode Island I can sell you a rear tire that has 10k miles on it for 75 bucks. I had the same thing happen as you when the car had 10k miles on it and saved the good tire in my garage last fall. I’ve since gotten rid of the car.
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Tire is being replaced as we speak; following @bobblehead ’s advice - cheers!
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I live in Toronto. Thanks for the offer.
Tire is being replaced as we speak; following @bobblehead ’s advice - cheers!
Tire is being replaced as we speak; following @bobblehead ’s advice - cheers!
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Thanks for the replies. I definitely don't drive the car aggressively which is why this is so disconcerting. I don't have pictures as the car is at the dealership. I still don't know how I wasn't told anything about the tires at 10k miles and then all of a sudden at 13k they are critical and need to be replaced. I may take it to a private shop for a second opinion as I'm a bit skeptical of dealerships in general.
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That’s pretty normal with these cars having to replace tires at 13k miles. That’s about all I use to get out of tires especially the rears. These ultra high performance tires are softer rubber for good grip and wear out faster, the price to be paid for driving a more sporty car.
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Just out of curiosity, I was told once by the store of a major tire company that, if one tire was in need of replacement on an AWD car, all the tires needed to be replaced due to the symbiotic relationship of the wheels in AWD. I’m interested as to whether this is a valid consideration.
I ended up buying a new tire and having it mounted at the Mercedes dealership, who had no issue whatsoever. I was fortunate in that, like the OP, the wear on the opposite tire wasn’t too great. However, the seller from whom I purchased the new tire offered to shave it to match the opposite tire, if necessary. Something to consider if you don’t want/need to replace both tires,
I ended up buying a new tire and having it mounted at the Mercedes dealership, who had no issue whatsoever. I was fortunate in that, like the OP, the wear on the opposite tire wasn’t too great. However, the seller from whom I purchased the new tire offered to shave it to match the opposite tire, if necessary. Something to consider if you don’t want/need to replace both tires,
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Thanks for the replies. I definitely don't drive the car aggressively which is why this is so disconcerting. I don't have pictures as the car is at the dealership. I still don't know how I wasn't told anything about the tires at 10k miles and then all of a sudden at 13k they are critical and need to be replaced. I may take it to a private shop for a second opinion as I'm a bit skeptical of dealerships in general.
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Just out of curiosity, I was told once by the store of a major tire company that, if one tire was in need of replacement on an AWD car, all the tires needed to be replaced due to the symbiotic relationship of the wheels in AWD. I’m interested as to whether this is a valid consideration.
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I can recommend this site highly: https://www.bestusedtires.com/
After 12 years in Colorado, I came to find that it is the perfect place to dry up your tears when you need to match a specific mileage Nokian for your AWD vehicle.
I have met a real breathing human that did have major issues with traction control and differentials after trying to mix three 15,000 mile tires with one brand new tire.
I would not lose sleep on tread wear deltas lower than a few thousand miles however.
After 12 years in Colorado, I came to find that it is the perfect place to dry up your tears when you need to match a specific mileage Nokian for your AWD vehicle.
I have met a real breathing human that did have major issues with traction control and differentials after trying to mix three 15,000 mile tires with one brand new tire.
I would not lose sleep on tread wear deltas lower than a few thousand miles however.
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Just out of curiosity, I was told once by the store of a major tire company that, if one tire was in need of replacement on an AWD car, all the tires needed to be replaced due to the symbiotic relationship of the wheels in AWD. I’m interested as to whether this is a valid consideration.