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?

Thanks

 

Id replace them in pairs ie same axle mate not too good for the diff

 

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

 

Part worn tyre with same tread might be an option?

 

Hmmmm, but why have they been changed? I'd steer clear.

 

Can't you get it repaired?

 

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.

 

lol repair the slow punture, simples

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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