The new tire has about 2-3 mm more tread depth than the other rear tire. I've been told that since the tire is in the rear, it shouldn't cause any problems. What I am wondering is, since there is a 2-3 mm difference, could this cause an alignment problem for me in the future when I rotate my tires again about 7,000 miles from now? Thanks for your help.
2007-08-28 10:33:24 · 6 answers · asked by ? 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have a forward wheel drive vehicle and I put the same exact type of tire as the old ones. Their all the same type, it's just one is newer than the other. I'm planning to get my alignment adjusted soon and I would hate to have to readjust it again once I rotate my new tire to the front again. I'm hoping it will not be a big deal, but I'd just like to make sure.
2007-08-28 10:51:00 · update #1
Is the spare one any good? Use that, if not ,replace the other tyre too and enjoy peace of mind..
2007-08-28 10:40:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its right, rear wheels have little affect on how it drives especially tread amount, you will hardly noticed unbalanced wheels on rear or even slight buckle's.
when you speak of alignment the rear wheels are always aligned and the fronts are what need tracking if its out.
don't worry dude it'll be fine.
if you have a 4 wheel drive and the tyres gone flat or theres a substantial difference in the profile size of the tyre this can also cause problems but i doubt very much 2-3mm of tread will make any differnce at all.
its its front wheel drive and you have fitted the same tyre as the opposite side its fine, very different tread patterns on a car can cause pull or slighly uneven wear but you will not suffer any problems.
2007-08-28 17:44:31 · answer #2 · answered by king mx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this difference will be worn down even more by then. Even new tires can have a mm or 2 difference in them when installed at the same time, as will tire inflation. Take two Tylenol fine some thing else to beat your pretty little head up about.
2007-08-28 17:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new tire added to old ones can only be an issue if you have ABS brakes or all wheel drive.
IF you have all wheel drive and the other tires are more than 50% worn, you can damage the AWD components. They are designed to handle differences in rotation periodically, but not full time.
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2007-08-28 17:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it will cause a rotation prob in the future. i suggest you get another tire like the one you just got and rotate the rear tire to the other side same in the front and after that just switch it to the front and do the same. i have done this and it works fine. just make sure you have the same set of tires on the same axle.
2007-08-28 17:45:41 · answer #5 · answered by levi10002000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If on the rear an you have limited slip it will ware the clutches out. On the front might pull to the smaller side>?An if you change brands even the same size there can be a height difference>?
2007-08-28 17:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by 45 auto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋