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Old 19 September 2015, 01:59 PM
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I have a slow puncture on my passenger rear tyre. I would ideally like to replace both rear tyres but can only really afford one tyre at present. Is it a bad idea to just replace one tyre, or should I wait until I can replace both?

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Old 19 September 2015, 03:41 PM
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Id replace them in pairs ie same axle mate not too good for the diff
Old 20 September 2015, 12:10 PM
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As above. Sorry, it's one of the joys of owning a sporty car.

Oh...and more bad news: if the other axle is badly worn (more than half worn), it's FOUR you need
Old 20 September 2015, 12:18 PM
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Part worn tyre with same tread might be an option?
Old 20 September 2015, 05:49 PM
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Hmmmm, but why have they been changed? I'd steer clear.
Old 22 September 2015, 11:54 AM
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Can't you get it repaired?
Old 22 September 2015, 12:33 PM
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What size? I have a set of 215/45/17s that have done a couple of hundred miles that I'm listing shortly. Can do you a pair for £80.
Old 22 September 2015, 12:41 PM
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lol repair the slow punture, simples
Old 22 September 2015, 01:44 PM
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Fit a part worn, as has been said you should really replace all 4 together and rotate tyres front to back to keep even wear.

I have a part worn tyre here 215/45/17
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It is a pain with these cars.
You've got a few options ,either repair the one tyre or find a replacement tyre with similar tread life Or if your tyres are really worn put a new set on.

The maximum tread difference between tyres is 1/4 of a inch circumference.
The correct way to check is to make sure tyre all tyre pressures are correct.
Then jack up the car so there is no weight on the tyre. Then using a measuring tape place it around the centre line of the tyre and write down the measurement.

Do this for all four tyres, there should be no more than 1/4 of a inch difference in circumference.

If so one or more tyres will need to be replaced so that there within 1/4'' of each other.

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Old 22 September 2015, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ash Knight
I have a slow puncture on my passenger rear tyre. I would ideally like to replace both rear tyres but can only really afford one tyre at present. Is it a bad idea to just replace one tyre, or should I wait until I can replace both?

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Let all the air out, use a can of tyre repair foam (£7) fill until can stops flowing.
Pump up to correct pressure.
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Originally Posted by boosted
Let all the air out, use a can of tyre repair foam (£7) fill until can stops flowing.
Pump up to correct pressure.
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