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Old 03-23-2007 | 01:56 PM
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this might have been already asked but I couldn't find anything on it.

I was stupid enough not to get alignment after I got s techs, and now two of my tires have barely any tread left. I'd like to get all 4 tires replaced, but I'm really low on money right now so I can only get two.

Is it ok to just replace two tires? if so how would u figure the psi? just go with the recommended psi the tire comes with?
Old 03-23-2007 | 02:54 PM
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It's ok to replace just one tire. People do it all the time - not everyone is made of money, and some don't even have enough for a new tire... but just a used tire.

The PSI will never change due to the number of new tires vs. old tires. You should always use approx the recommended PSI for each individual tire.
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just drive carefully
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Originally Posted by RIPMKIV
just drive carefully
Yeah. Though it's ok to do, you might want to drive a little more careful than usual. Mixing and matching tires could make you lose a little traction. If you go with the same tire as the rest (just a newer one obviously), you might be ok. But I would still recommend to drive carefully.
Old 03-23-2007 | 07:58 PM
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The most important thing in such a scenario is to keep them on the same "axle", either both on the front or both on the rear, not mixed side to side. You'll be fine, no worries.
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ok thanks guys, your info is much appreciated.

also though i am assuming i should get the same size (215/45)????
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Yes, get the same size.

Why would you switch one of them (or even two unless you just want bigger tires like a hot rod) with a different size?
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