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crap, flat tire do i need to replace both?

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Old 08-08-2009, 09:24 AM
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crap, flat tire do i need to replace both?
blew out a rear tire, couldn't be patched. Do I need to replace both rears now??

thanks, did a search but couldn't find answer!
 
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depends on mileage. I usually replace in pairs unless the tire is relatively new and had a catastrophic event and the replacement is close enough in mileage as to not affect driving, handling, and even alignment
 
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Originally Posted by 911nojoke
blew out a rear tire, couldn't be patched. Do I need to replace both rears now??

thanks, did a search but couldn't find answer!
Always best to replace in pairs unless the other tire is only a few miles old.
 
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