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[–] 1 point 2 months ago (9 children)

Why would you do that anyway if the tires are otherwise still in good condition ? Appart from throwing money out the window, it is just so wasteful...

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  • [–] 8 points 2 months ago (8 children)

    having differently worn tires on the same axle is dangerous

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

    How dangerous can it be? I am going to research.

    This article mostly agrees, except if it is less than 30 percent worn, you can just replace one. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/should-you-always-replace-car-tires-in-pairs-a1061792056/

    Why put the new tires on the rear axle though? I thought the front was more important for braking and front wheel drive, which i have.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Why not just... get the tire patched? No need to change the whole wheel just because you drove over a nail. Shouldn't cost more than $15 anyway.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    You can’t patch all damage. Presumably if they’re broke they already explored the largely free option.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago*

    And you don't have to use always use the most expensive option. Presumably, the rich friend didn't think of the cheaper options.

    After all, the post only explores the friends pov (or the OOPs opinion of that friends pov), and not the OOPs.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    i drove with a rope patch for about a year before i replaced all the tires due to age. it's not fun. it always leaks air but how much depends on the weather, humidity, pressure, how long you drove last time... it's basically a gamble whether you get where you're going.

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