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Old 11-25-2001, 12:08 PM
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Default If im replacing a single tire (which has 10K mi on it) due to having a flat...
should i replace 2 tires because of weight and balancing? They are Bridgestone Potenza RE930's. Thanks for the help.
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Old 11-25-2001, 12:12 PM
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Default Nah...
I wouldn't think so. Just replace the one and see how it drives. You might want to put the new one on the rear until it wears in a bit, though. Also, what happened to the tire that you had to replace it - sidewall puncture?

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Default can't you get them patched? i got mines patched for free
at american tire co. discount tire does the same without you having to be one of their customers.
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Default Why don't you use your spare now? Assuming it's new.
that way you get 2 new tires in rear/front.
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I think the spare has different rubber on it.
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mine were gashed thru in two different spots.. :-(
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Default i hit a rock, it gashed the tire sidewall twice...
As for putting the tire on the rear, thats where my flat was so I guess that much works in my favor :-)
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yeah my spare is also only 15" while my rims are the 16" 5-spokes
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