On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:03:05 -0400, Archon
<Chipbee40_SpamNo@yahoo.com> wrote:
>On 8/26/2010 12:38 AM, clare@snyder.on.ca wrote:
>> On Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:10:52 -0400, "First of One"<root@127.0.0.1>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "Archon"<Chipbee40_SpamNo@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>>>> Hi, For the second time in 2 years I got a nail through the tire too close
>>>> to the sidewall for repair. First time I replaced all 4 tires. Now its
>>>> supposed to be bad to put a new tire on with 3 half worn , recommended to
>>>> replace 2 rear, preferably all 4. that's pushing $800 for a set,
>>>> effectively throwing away 3 good tires. So can anyone tell me why its such
>>>> a bad idea? (Spares a different brand with full tread) Surely the
>>>> drivetrain compensates for the different wheel rotations in normal driving
>>>> anyway so why the problem? Traction control should compensate for the worn
>>>> tire slipping?
>>>
>>> Don't want different-sized tires in the front, because it may cause the
>>> steering to pull to the smaller-wheeled side when driving. Having different
>>> sized-tires in the rear theoretically increases wear in the rear diff, but
>>> the tires have to be vastly different, like when using a compact spare.
>>> Simply having different tread depths shouldn't cause noticeably more wear in
>>> the diff.
>>>
>>>> Don't suggest part worn tires from resellers, they are all crap. JC
>>>
>>> Indeed. Safety-critical parts like tires should not be bought used. Don't
>>> want a blowout due to some undetected tire defect.
>>>
>> BS.
>> What's the difference between the tires YOU need to throw away because
>> you need one new one, and the 3 some other poor sucker had to throw
>> away for the same reason.?
>> Absolutely NOTHING.
>
>I would agree with you, but it seems I always receive a tire with an
>patch that is outside of the recommended repair area. It seems these
>resellers won't turn down tires that should be scrapped when as you say
>there should be plenty of serviceable tires available.
>JC
You can always look for patches - you don't HAVE to buy what is
offered.