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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Good Afternoon gents,

front right tyre has seen better days, does it need to match the rest when I replace it (will be going part worn as that should match the rest, then replace all with new when all gone)

Any tips would help... thanks
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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They don't have to match front to back (although it's better if they do), but they should ideally match at either end of the axle - the car won't spontaneously combust if they don't match but it will probably find a hedge easier...
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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As above, do try to get a match on the same axle.

SIZE is VERY important, and make if you can plus same speed rating etc.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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the size must be the same on all 4 corner's or you will end up winding up your diff,.
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Thanks for all the comments, got a part worn to put me on, same size and similar tread depth left... good to know it wont blow up tho!!
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