Car has one bad tire, do I need to replace the whole pair?
When a car tire breaks, many car owners feel sorry for the money and just want to replace that one tire, but experts recommend replacing them in pairs.
During use, car tires will wear out over time and need to be replaced to ensure safety. However, the price of a car tire is not cheap. This is also a large amount of money that users often consider.
When a car tire is damaged, many garages advise car owners to replace the pair. This makes many users hesitate. Because, many people only want to replace the damaged tire to save costs.
However, according to technical experts, basically, if the tire is new (less than 1 year and 10,000 km) on a flat road, it may only be necessary to replace one side of the tire due to the short time of use and the tire has not worn much.
However, if the mileage is more than 1 year and more than 10,000 km, it is advisable to replace both tires. Replacing one tire with a new one and the other with an old one can have a negative impact on the suspension, transmission, gear ratio and tire wear. Moreover, replacing one side will cause the old tire to wear out faster, creating a difference and imbalance, thereby reducing the tire's lifespan.
In particular, unevenly worn tires will reduce the level of safety, can cause loss of control, potentially causing an accident. Changing tires in pairs is a safe way to maintain balance and ensure stable handling of the vehicle.
Things to note before changing tires
To ensure safety, users need to pay attention to changing tires according to the manufacturer's recommendations, usually after about 5 - 6 years or more than 50,000 km.
You should check your tires regularly. If you see signs such as tears, punctures caused by nails, worn treads, dented tires... you need to take your vehicle to the center to replace them.
Before changing tires, make sure to choose the right type of tire for your vehicle and the terrain you regularly travel on.
In addition, you should pay attention to the date of manufacture printed on the tire surface. Do not use tires that have been manufactured for too long, it is best to choose tires that have been manufactured less than a year.