Should I replace both back tires at the same time?

P0LISH SAUSAGE · 10-13-2009, 05:42 PM

Soooooo,

I got a flat tire on my stock left rear GY runflat tire. I took it to the dealership and they have offered to replace the tire under warranty.

I have about 4200 miles on these tires with average wear maybe 5/32's left.

My question is should I just go ahead and have them order 2 new tires instead of 1 and replace both?

Thanks!

leadfoot4 · 10-13-2009, 07:43 PM

I say replace both...When my '01 coupe had about 3000 miles on it, I ran over some debris, and cut one of the rear tires. I replaced only one, with a similar GY run-flat. Problem was, the OE GYs wore at a quicker rate that the replacement tire, and in time, my posi unit wasn't happy with the difference in circumferences of the 2 tires.

P0LISH SAUSAGE · 10-14-2009, 02:09 AM

Hmmmm, go figure, the dealer is actually trying to talk me out of replacing both.

Luke@tirerack · 10-14-2009, 11:37 AM

which tire is it?

P0LISH SAUSAGE · 10-14-2009, 12:01 PM

It's the the driver side rear tire. The resident corvette expert at the dealership told me unless I have money to burn there is no reason to replace both rears.

Dream Tire · 10-14-2009, 09:01 PM

Stary,

Nie wygupjaj sie, zmnien both

Sorry I cant write in Polish

Nice to see some Polish blood on the board

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