My scooby failed its M.O.T. the other day because one of the tyres has less than required legal limit.
When replacing it should I also replace the opposite tyre?
Should I replace all four tyres?
I have heard something along these lines but I am unsure myself,
could somebody point me in the right direction.
Thanks.

 

just change the two tyres on the same axel hope this helps.

 

subarus much prefer the same tyres all round. you can end up with some horrible handling if you mix and match. i rotate my tyres so that all four wear out at the same time.

 

Out of interest, are you not supposed to swap all four at the same time? Or is this a myth?


Something to do with damaging the 4 wheel drive if the rears are spinning quicker than the fronts, or vice versa....

 

Good idea MARK WRX, i think I'll buy 4 new tyres then rotate them

so it won't be an issue in the future.

Thanks All.

 

I've ALWAYS bought four at a time on my scoobies over the past four years!! Local dealer said two tyres on the same axle, but I wasn't taking the chance. Anyway, as soon as you change two you'll need to change the other two soon.

If you must change two at a time, make sure they are exactly the same make, as it'll effect the handling

Phill

 

I hate changing tyres. I haven't got a clue! Had to do one the other day, I don't quite know how I fitted it in, it just sort of slid.

 

Killyotious, you be'in rude?

F

 

Me? Nup