Tyres

[Bazile]

Need to change O/S rear tyre

N/S rear is at about 3mm

Would you change the N/S rear as well at the same time ?

[bookbinder]

Yes, in a word. Change both whilst you're in the mood for it, then you can relax.

[bhg481]

Yes, you might just as well.

[New Judge]

It's interesting that your osr has worn at a greater rate than your nsr (assuming they are both the same age).

[Flonska]

As suggested - yes - especially if your car is rear wheel drive!

[Baldric]

Yes I would.

[Bazile]

NJ- yes indeed

As i bought the car used / not new - i don't know what age they are .

[Flonska]

Whilst the rear ones are being changed - get the fronts checked out too!

[Bazile]

By the way , given that your'e all telling me to change both - can we start a collection towards the cost please ?

[Bazile]

I'll take that as a no then

And there was me thinking AB was jam packed with philanthropists

Thanks for your opinions , by the way

[sunny-dave]

One point - don't be tempted by the old "put the new tyres on the front" dogma - the theory was that it was best to have the greatest amount of tread on the wheels doing the steering and the bulk of the braking.

These days, the current best practice is "news on the rear" as this improves grip in the wet - especially when turning corners - although it can increase braking distances in the wet :

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/tyre-article/better-tyres-in-the-front-or-rear-test-results

[Hopkirk]

Bazile, check the prices on tyreshopper and blackcircles, before paying garage or tyre centre prices. You can make quite a saving.

[murraymints]

https://www.asdatyres.co.uk

Good deals here

[Ryzen]

Change both....if there's a big difference in tread depth on the driven axle the diff will soon become worn...esp on a 4x4

[bhg481]

Bazile - if you want to date your tyres you will find a 4-digit code on the tyre wall. It's easy to find and gives the date of manufacture as WWYY ie, 0118 is week 1 of 2018.

[mjwman]

Its a no brainer. Change both together.

[Hopkirk]

Although the legal minimum is 1.6mm, there is evidence that the ability of the tread to shift water is reduced once the tread goes under 3mm.

[ToraToraTora]

if it's a FWD car then move the front ones to the rear and get 2 new front ones. Generally I always like to have a matched pair on each axle.

[Hopkirk]

No no no Tora.

Best ones on the rear.
If you end up in a high speed slide, you have a better chance of getting it back under control.

[ToraToraTora]

I'm thinking about grip and wear.

[Hopkirk]

It used to be thought that what you are saying was best, but those that know had a rethink.
See Sunny Dave's link earlier on this thread.