[Help] Tyre advice

[Sirnormangall]

I’d welcome any expertise / advice on car tyres please. I need a new rear tyre and the garage says the other rear tyre is down to 4mm so would be best to change both - because the new tyre will have 8mm tread and it could lead to uneven tyre wear. Is this BS? I know the legal limit is 1.6mm, so it seems the good tyre that still has 4mm tread will probably have a few miles left in it yet. Am I about to be ripped off in being advised to buy two? Thanks in advance.

 

[Icy Gull]

Tyres, shock absorbers and brakes should be replaced in pairs ideally

No big deal if you don't change two tyres as long as they are the same brand on each axle I don't think

No doubt a mechanic poster will be along soon to confirm or refute I'm sure

I don't think that you are being ripped off as it's good advice but not essential as far as I am aware. Not sure if it would give you uneven tyre wear though as long as the wheels are balanced and the tracking is good.

2mm is the recommended level to change at

 

[Barnet Seagull]

Recommendation is based on physics. More tread depth = more water being displaced. A mismatch can therefore affect grip.

Tyre tread depth and tyre safety checks | RAC Drive

What is the legal tyre tread depth? Full information with advice and a short video about how to check your car's tyres.

www.rac.co.uk

 

[beorhthelm]

it makes a difference at the limit. if you're driving a GTI like its stolen change both. if you're more driving miss daisy dont bother, especially on the rear.

 

[BN9 BHA]

I’d welcome any expertise / advice on car tyres please. I need a new rear tyre and the garage says the other rear tyre is down to 4mm so would be best to change both - because the new tyre will have 8mm tread and it could lead to uneven tyre wear. Is this BS? I know the legal limit is 1.6mm, so it seems the good tyre that still has 4mm tread will probably have a few miles left in it yet. Am I about to be ripped off in being advised to buy two? Thanks in advance.

Do you live in the Newhaven area? ( I’m sure I have seen you mention going to Newhaven FC on the non league thread)
If you do it may be worth visiting Arrow Tyres, I have been going there for years and found them to always give great advice and service.

 

[upthealbion1970]

Depends what car you have and what your driving style is. If it’s a high performance rear wheel for 4 wheel drive then yes it’s better to change in axle sets. If it’s a bog standard front wheel drive family motor you’ll be fine with just changing one tyre

 

[WATFORD zero]

it makes a difference at the limit. if you're driving a GTI like its stolen change both. if you're more driving miss daisy dont bother, especially on the rear.

This, but I would say even more so. If you're Lewis Hamilton, you'll notice the difference immediately, if you're not you won't.

Keep the 4mm tyre and you should get a lot more miles out of it. Save the money for your heating, food, mortgage etc

 

[bognor gull]

Sirnormangall, what vehicle is this relating too ?

 

[jessiejames]

Just to say, if you want cheap tyres, try Asda. Done online including fitting at either ATS or Halfords.

I got 4 new Pirelli tyres from them saving £220.

 

[Madafwo]

As long as they're not mismatched across the axle you should be fine. If you can't get the same make/model of tyre, replace them both.

Also worth mentioning that you should always have new tyres fitted to the rear of the car as well.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Just to say, if you want cheap tyres, try Asda. Done online including fitting at either ATS or Halfords.

I got 4 new Pirelli tyres from them saving £220.

Are Kwik Fit now selling bread and milk?

 

[Solid at the back]

Do you live in the Newhaven area? ( I’m sure I have seen you mention going to Newhaven FC on the non league thread)
If you do it may be worth visiting Arrow Tyres, I have been going there for years and found them to always give great advice and service.

Another vote for these guys. The young chap in there is really helpful. I know nothing about cars and regularly go to garages expecting to be ripped off. I've Goe in there thinking I'll need 4 and been told I just need two

 

[nicko31]

Part worns are always a consideration, been buying them for years

 

[B-right-on]

Another vote for these guys. The young chap in there is really helpful. I know nothing about cars and regularly go to garages expecting to be ripped off. I've Goe in there thinking I'll need 4 and been told I just need two

They had a branch in Southwick which closed and I found them good too.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Do you live in the Newhaven area? ( I’m sure I have seen you mention going to Newhaven FC on the non league thread)
If you do it may be worth visiting Arrow Tyres, I have been going there for years and found them to always give great advice and service.

Thanks for the recommendation

 

[Sirnormangall]

Sirnormangall, what vehicle is this relating too ?

An old merc E

 

[jessiejames]

Are Kwik Fit now selling bread and milk?

If u purchase certain brands they also give you Asda gift card worth up to £50.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Worth checking whether there is an underlying reason one rear has worn a lot more than the other.

 

[Eric the meek]

We all need to save money where we can.

But what price your safety, and the safety of your family and friends? Tyres are the only point of contact your car has with the road.

Everything else is irrelevant.

 

[bognor gull]

You only require the 1 tyre then. Don’t be fooled into buying a pair