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sjskarts
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Just a quick question any one know if I can change two tires or do I have to change all four at once? Of course they will be the same size.
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Unless anyone else states otherwise, go ahead and do just the two if the other pair on the vehicle still have some good tread on them. It should go without saying, but I will say it anyways, make sure the two you change are onto the same axle (ie. the two tires on the front or the two on the rear, never both lefts or rights). And it's always a good idea to put the two with the most traction on the front so that you always have enough grip to steer properly.
Also, not all tire brands are created equal. The sidewall might say they are the same size, but in reallity, two differing brands of tires will make their tires slightly different in size. This becomes more apparent with the larger tire sizes (ie. a 35" will actually measure 33" on one brand and 34.5" on another). So if your getting just two tires, then try to get the exact same brand of the two you are keeping.
If you still have doubts, then change all four, it doesn't hurt to have some fresh meats under your Rover, then you know you don't have to worry about them for awhile.
Also, not all tire brands are created equal. The sidewall might say they are the same size, but in reallity, two differing brands of tires will make their tires slightly different in size. This becomes more apparent with the larger tire sizes (ie. a 35" will actually measure 33" on one brand and 34.5" on another). So if your getting just two tires, then try to get the exact same brand of the two you are keeping.
If you still have doubts, then change all four, it doesn't hurt to have some fresh meats under your Rover, then you know you don't have to worry about them for awhile.
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Good point Discoman... the only thing I will ad is we are assuming that you are buying the same size tires as what you currently have on. Never Ever buy just 2 sizes that are bigger or smaller than what you have on when you are driving an all wheel drive vehicle, unless you have lots of money laying around for repairs.
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Thats what I thought. I've owened an audi 4000 quattro in the past just wondering if the same applied. I'm probably goint to change all four, just to be on the safe side thanks for the help!
