replacing just one tire in the rear?

exVtekGuy · 04-14-2018, 09:16 PM

so I had a nail in one of my rear tire, and since I still had tirerack road hazard coverage, I was able to get a new replacement tire. Now the problem is, the other rear tire tread depth is about 7/32".(lower than I was expecting) since this is for the rear, I'm worried about running tires with two different tread depth. Any suggestions?

EJT86 · 04-14-2018, 09:44 PM

You Can get the new one shaved

roastbeef · 04-14-2018, 09:55 PM

I know it might be slightly wasteful, but if I have a tire that is getting close to the wear bars, I just replace both. Some tires tend to get harder as they age and/or wear down. So that, coupled with being in the same axle as the newer and slightly larger (because it's new) tire will prompt me to not want to pair it.

BOOF-M3 · 04-14-2018, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

You Can get the new one shaved

I'm not sure you have ever been factually incorrect. Some would say its genius. I say it's mutated powers.

roastbeef · 04-14-2018, 10:13 PM

i would suggest against shaving a street tire... spend money for a second new tire and have two new tires good for many more miles, or spend money to have a new tire shaved and take thousands of miles off of it just to have to replace it with another tire sooner? doesn't make sense.

also, by just replacing one tire, you are setting yourself up for always having one rear tire more worn than the other.

EJT86 · 04-14-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

i would suggest against shaving a street tire... spend money for a second new tire and have two new tires good for many more miles, or spend money to have a new tire shaved and take thousands of miles off of it just to have to replace it with another tire sooner? doesn't make sense.

also, by just replacing one tire, you are setting yourself up for always having one rear tire more worn than the other.

He got a free replacement under road hazard he has no choice but to take one new tire. Judging from him asking for suggestions doesn’t sound like he wants his road hazard replacement to turn into $350 out of pocket. Shaving the tire brings him back to where he was before the bad tire so he’s not losing anything.

EJT86 · 04-14-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BOOF-M3

I'm not sure you have ever been factually incorrect. Some would say its genius. I say it's mutated powers.

Good thing I went to X-Men school as a kid

exVtekGuy · 04-14-2018, 10:24 PM

I'm actually considering shaving mainly because I'm not a fan of current tires (Conti) and just want to finish using up the current set and move on to something else. Spending another $300 for tire I don't particularly like isn't appealing though shaving a new tire seems wasteful. Another option is to just repair the nail puncture and return the tire... silly first world problem I have...

anyway, my main question is what is an acceptable tread depth difference between the rear tires that is considered safe in the drivetrain?

EJT86 · 04-14-2018, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exVtekGuy

I'm actually considering shaving mainly because I'm not a fan of current tires (Conti) and just want to finish using up the current set and move on to something else. Spending another $300 for tire I don't particularly like isn't appealing though shaving a new tire seems wasteful. Another option is to just repair the nail puncture and return the tire... silly first world problem I have...

Sell them

roastbeef · 04-14-2018, 11:16 PM

might be worth a shot to call them and see if you can put the reimbursement amount towards a new set of tires if you order through them... you don't get what you don't ask for.

Scharbag · 04-15-2018, 12:53 AM

If it just a nail, why not just a patch plug?

Cheers,

Pig Farmer · 04-15-2018, 06:00 AM

Did you keep the nail? It may come in handy to resolve your issue.

roastbeef · 04-15-2018, 07:37 AM

"Hello, tirerack, you're never going to believe this, but I ran over TWO nails. One on each rear. I KNOW, right? Can you believe it?"

exVtekGuy · 04-15-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

"Hello, tirerack, you're never going to believe this, but I ran over TWO nails. One on each rear. I KNOW, right? Can you believe it?"

I got a new tire because the hazard insurance covered it. Apparently BMW and Continental advises against patching which means tirerack is on the hook for complete replacement. Also because I was considering tracking this year.

1MOREMOD · 04-15-2018, 08:39 AM

You could shave the new tire in the garage with a massive burnout. Make sure to film in case any ferris Bueller shenanigans occur.

SDPLV · 04-15-2018, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

"Hello, tirerack, you're never going to believe this, but I ran over TWO nails. One on each rear. I KNOW, right? Can you believe it?"

I had my PSS front left and back left blow out the sidewalls within a matter of months from metal shards. Crazy thing is literally a week before I had gone in to get tire check due to low pressure warning. It was just the wrong wheel.

If you live in an area with a lot of construction, stuff happens.

Helmsman · 04-15-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Pig Farmer

Did you keep the nail? It may come in handy to resolve your issue.

Hahaha, todays top advice..!...

EJT86 · 04-15-2018, 09:19 AM

Thieves are a “road hazard” sell the tires and say they were stolen right off the wheels in the middle of the night

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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	i would suggest against shaving a street tire... spend money for a second new tire and have two new tires good for many more miles, or spend money to have a new tire shaved and take thousands of miles off of it just to have to replace it with another tire sooner? doesn't make sense. also, by just replacing one tire, you are setting yourself up for always having one rear tire more worn than the other. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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exVtekGuy Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 288 Posts Drives: none yet Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I'm actually considering shaving mainly because I'm not a fan of current tires (Conti) and just want to finish using up the current set and move on to something else. Spending another $300 for tire I don't particularly like isn't appealing though shaving a new tire seems wasteful. Another option is to just repair the nail puncture and return the tire... silly first world problem I have... anyway, my main question is what is an acceptable tread depth difference between the rear tires that is considered safe in the drivetrain?
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roastbeef Lieutenant General 11586 Rep 12,728 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	might be worth a shot to call them and see if you can put the reimbursement amount towards a new set of tires if you order through them... you don't get what you don't ask for. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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