My minivan was factory equipped with run-flat tires and no spare (not even a donut). After a terrible experience when I couldn't get a replacement easily, I switched to regular 225/70/R17 tires, and bought a full size as a spare. This worked fine for a few years when I did a 5-tire rotation that moved tires from Driver to Pass as well as front and rear.
Today I had a blow out and they dont sell the old tire any more. The remaining four are all fair.
1. Is it a problem to get a single tire (same size) - both from a perspective of different tread wear and tread pattern? If not, anything I need to consider for rotation?
2. If a single is a problem, and I get a pair of the same on each axle (ie., throw out one "fair" tire), do I need to stop the normal 5 tire rotation? Do I keep the two new tires always on the same axle and rotate the 3 old tires on the other?
2007-07-30 08:46:35 · 5 answers · asked by astatine 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I would recommend getting 2 new tires and placing them on the same axle. Use one of the remaining "fair" tires as a spare. (You can also keep the other "fair" one in the garage)
So you would run on 2 new and 2 fair tires, and I recommend rotating them as you would a standard 4 tire rotation. (Front to opposite rear, rear straight up front).
This will always keep the two new on the same axle.
When your "fair" tires have worn out, you can then swap in the "fair" spare and the "fair" tire that you have in the garage. with the set that have worn down. Leave one of the worn down ones as an emergency spare, the new one will be close to your second set of "fair" tires. Wear them all down evenly and if your car is still running, when all 4 are worn out, get a whole new set of tires.
2007-07-30 09:06:08 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have just tripped over the DOWN side of AWD.
Most manufacturers recommend that ALL of the tires be the same size, tread design and type, and that they all be replaced at the same time. If this protocol isn't followed, there is a very good chance that you will damage some component of the drive train. It is usually the transfer case that takes the brunt of the damage, but some have broken axles and damaged CV joints and caused shifting problems with the automatic transmission.
Correct tire circumference is critically vital to this type of vehicle.
2007-07-30 09:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you use a tire that is the same size, that should be more than sufficient. Make sure that it isn a directional tire for rotating purposes, but make sure when rotating that the 2 new tires stay on the same axle whenever rotating. Either front or rear.
2007-07-30 09:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the tires are the same size it really does not mater what brand make or model you have. As for the rotation it should not mater. Since there is no such thing as a perfect alignment, getting all the tires rotated is always good, Even if one tire is new. At least thats what I was told at Big-O-Tires
2007-07-30 08:56:17 · answer #4 · answered by Takarie K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Sienna is the only minivan that has a trim with the AWD option. The Odyssey, Chrysler Town&Country etc... dont. I know because i looked.
2016-05-17 23:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋