I always thought if you had a front wheel drive car you would want to put new tires on both front wheels as they would be the tires responsible for moving the car. However, most tire stores recommend that you put new tires on the back of your vehicle to prevent corner slippage.
Apparently, if you have good tires on the front of your car and worn tires on the back of your car, the rear end can slide around a corner and cause you to lose control and potentially lead to an accident.
Should you use the same brand of tires on all tires?
While it is not absolutely necessary to use the same brand of tires, it is preferable. At the very least, if you don’t use the same brand of tire, you want to make sure the tires are somewhat comparable when it comes to tread pattern and tread life.
You would not want to have a snow tire, an all-season tire, and a summer tire on your vehicle, as your car would behave sporadically. If you currently have all-season tires and you need to replace a tire, you must replace it with another all-season tire. Ideally, you would like to have the same make and model of tires on all four wheels.
How much does it cost to change all 4 tires?
The cost to replace all 4 tires really comes down to how much each individual tire costs. Sometimes you can get a refund or discount if you buy all 4 tires as a set, so keep an eye out for those types of deals at your local tire store.
When I bought my last set of Continental tires they had a deal where they would send you a gift card in the mail if you bought all 4 tires at the same time. Be on the lookout for these types of deals, as they will drastically reduce the total cost to replace your tires.
How much does it cost to fix a flat tire?
Replacing a tire comes down to a number of factors. Do you want to buy the same tire as the other tires on your car? Are your tires low profile tires or performance tires? Do you plan to buy more than one tire?
I would suggest inspecting your other tires to see how much life they have left to determine if you need to replace more than one tire or if you only need to replace one tire. If your other tires are old and the tread is starting to wear down, then you should probably replace the whole set or buy a new pair of tires.
I’ve always been told you should replace your tires in pairs, but if you just bought a new set of tires and then it blows out, then you’d be fine with just replacing one tire.
It really comes down to how much life the other tires have left. Having one good tire and three worn ones is a recipe for disaster, so if that’s the case, you’re better off replacing all 4 tires.
