ac92pathfinder Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 is it really true if you have to replace one tire you have to replace all 4 of the same brand? my mom had a flat and the tire needs replaceing cause of the puncture. les schwab says they cant replace just one tire cause they dont have one that matches the brand of the other 3 tires and the dealer wants 300 for the tire. les schwab says they will not do it and i also heard you cant have one diffrent brand tire on the car if even though its the same size cause it will mess up the transfer case/transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 I know theres some fuse BS you have to go through if you use the "space saver" spare that keeps the awd from imploding since it's a different size than the full size tires. I don't see different brands making a difference, at least the same general tread design would be prefered though. Sounds like typical chain store sales crap(no offence Kingman and anyone else who works at one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac92pathfinder Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 i'll find out tomorrow. i hate to see the trans gets messed up on this. i just need to get on some subaru forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 This is true. The tread difference can only be 3/32" of an inch or you will risk damaging the drive train. That's why they won't mis-match tires, different brands come new with different tread depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac92pathfinder Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 damn these all wheel drive cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Les Schwab is evil. I offer no input on the underlying damage question, but I'm just saying. You might try calling any local used tire dealers or wrecking yards to see what they have in stock. It will probably require some running around though. You might just find a used brand and size match of similar tread depth, since similar cars probably will be rolling on similar tires. Its worth a shot. Be sure to check that tread depth to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Buy a new one and have the guys at the tire shop spin it on the balance machine while runing a belt sander on it until it is worn the same, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 fill the hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ac92pathfinder Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 just gonna go get a new set. if the dealer says it and everyone else i would put a new set rather then finding out she needs a new trans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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