Matt Classic

Picked up a puncture today, get to the garage and the inside sidewall is split too.
Only had all 4 tyres 6 months ago, so 5mm left on the other front one and 6mm on both rears.
When new they come with 7mm.
Guy at the garage reckons I should get a pair on the front to be on the safe side, would you say this is right ? (Its only 2mm off what is was new, its not like its down to 3mm all something)
I dont mind spending the extra £100 odd quid, but dont wanna spend it needlessley...
Whats the verdict, do I need to get a pair on the front ?

Cheers,

warrenm2

I had similar prob recently, and I just went for 1. ran it like that for about 3000 miles then stuffed the car so cant comment on long term, but it was fine up til then

Dave uk blue mica

i'd just buy one mate if the others are quite new

Matt Classic

Think I'll just go for the one then, unless anyone can persuade/advise me otherwise?

DaveW

Just my opinion but,

Get both fronts done. You are driving a car capable of going quite quickly. A 4mm difference in tyre diameter is not something I would want to drive and you don't know what it will do to your drivetrain.

Dave.

jjones

pump up the one with less tread 2psi per mm difference.






(joke)

Matt Classic

Yep, I think you're spot on. For the sake of another £100, might as well air on the side of caution and at least they'll both wear at the same rate.

Cheers for the replies guys.

ps the 2 PSI trick might have done the job