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Old 18 February 2005, 08:50 AM
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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.
Old 18 February 2005, 10:02 AM
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just change the two tyres on the same axel hope this helps.
Old 18 February 2005, 10:46 AM
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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.
Old 18 February 2005, 11:44 AM
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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....
Old 18 February 2005, 12:40 PM
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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.
Old 18 February 2005, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Pants!
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....
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

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Old 18 February 2005, 05:01 PM
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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.
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Killyotious, you be'in rude?

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Me? Nup
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