Combination of Old & New Rear/Front Tyres

[vghiya]

HI There,
I changed all 4 tyres on my GLE about a year ago. I took the car to MOT today, but it failed MOT as rear-left and front-left tyres have a cut each. I have been recommended to changes the 2 tyres. Can I get a new tyres on rear/front left side while keeping tyres on front/rear on the right side? I have only done 8K miles on tyres. Therefore, it would be expensive to change all 4 tyres. Any advice would be great.

 

[E55BOF]

Yes you can. If it bothers you, if they're the same wheel/tyre size on all four wheels you could put the two worn tyres on the same axle.

 

[vghiya]

Yes you can. If it bothers you, if they're the same wheel/tyre size on all four wheels you could put the two worn tyres on the same axle.

Thanks !! No, they aren't of the same size. I will go ahead with replacing 1 tyre on each axle

 

[Fastcar155]

I personally would not do that but that's down to you. How much thread is left on the two used good tyres against two brand new tyres ?

 

[vghiya]

I personally would not do that but that's down to you. How much thread is left on the two used good tyres against two brand new tyres ?

5/4/4 on rear. 3/4/3 on front.

 

[Fastcar155]

I am of the belief that your good front tyres is close to changing and the rear is not far off changing. You must remember that you will always have the problem as the old tyre on the axle will wear out before the new tyre.
Tyres are so important and effect the overall handling of the car and especially breaking that i don't think that the risk is worth taking.

Others members on the site might not agree with my comment but you have to drive the car.