Replacing only 2 tires?
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Replacing only 2 tires?
I bought a used 2006 RX-8 with a little under 10k miles and Brigestone Potenza RE040s. The two rear tires are very worn and one probably won't pass inspection. The fronts are in very good condition so I figure the original owner never rotated his tires and the fronts were replaced relatively recently. Maybe the dealer switched the fronts and rears too.
Anyway, if I replace 2 instead of all 4 tires, do I need to get 2 more RE040s?
I've heard you shouldn't mix tires and just wanted to confirm that this is true.
Anyway, if I replace 2 instead of all 4 tires, do I need to get 2 more RE040s?
I've heard you shouldn't mix tires and just wanted to confirm that this is true.
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Yes, you should match the tire brand/model on all four corners.
Yep, looks like never rotated.
Yep, looks like never rotated.
I bought a used 2006 RX-8 with a little under 10k miles and Brigestone Potenza RE040s. The two rear tires are very worn and one probably won't pass inspection. The fronts are in very good condition so I figure the original owner never rotated his tires and the fronts were replaced relatively recently. Maybe the dealer switched the fronts and rears too.
Anyway, if I replace 2 instead of all 4 tires, do I need to get 2 more RE040s?
I've heard you shouldn't mix tires and just wanted to confirm that this is true.
Anyway, if I replace 2 instead of all 4 tires, do I need to get 2 more RE040s?
I've heard you shouldn't mix tires and just wanted to confirm that this is true.
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You may want to cut your losses and get something else for about the same money. The RE040 gets really noisy and nasty after a little wear. Replacing all 4 with something else and selling the B-stones would make sense to me.
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Thanks, guys.
Haven't yet decided what tires I wanted to get so I may try and pass inspection to give me a little more time to decide. Love this car, BTW!
Haven't yet decided what tires I wanted to get so I may try and pass inspection to give me a little more time to decide. Love this car, BTW!
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