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Old Jul 16, 2007, 11:24 AM
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Will replacing one new tire mess up center diff?

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.
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It is true. What kind of tires are you running? Same thing happened to me. It sucks.
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stock 17s with the yokos
Old Jul 16, 2007, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RSGuy
It is true. What kind of tires are you running? Same thing happened to me. It sucks.
Man..where'd you hear this...why?
Old Jul 16, 2007, 06:28 PM
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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
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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
Old Jul 17, 2007, 04:45 AM
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Replace all four....
Old Jul 17, 2007, 05:02 AM
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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.
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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.
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^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.
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i agree, just get a new tire shaved....then you wont have a problem
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Originally Posted by suekie
i agree, just get a new tire shaved....then you wont have a problem

I 2nd that.
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no need for all new tire
Old Jul 17, 2007, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver05Bullet
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
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
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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?


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