Tire Puncture = 4 new Tires? Help!
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i would agree if the puncture is near the side wall, that most tire places will not try a plug since you have compromised the tire.
As for a full replacement since it's a 4WD, not to sure I agree with that.
Net most of the time you will be in 2WD, unless you have a V8 I didn't see what engine you have. I would replace two tires, the one that has the problem and the one that is across from it on the other side. You mention that you have 27K on your tires, again the other thing to ask is how much tread you have left on the 3 tires that are OK and are two of them close.
You could also opt for all 4 if you do alot of off roading as you will then be more concerned about tread depth and design being all the same.
Paul C
i would agree if the puncture is near the side wall, that most tire places will not try a plug since you have compromised the tire.
As for a full replacement since it's a 4WD, not to sure I agree with that.
Net most of the time you will be in 2WD, unless you have a V8 I didn't see what engine you have. I would replace two tires, the one that has the problem and the one that is across from it on the other side. You mention that you have 27K on your tires, again the other thing to ask is how much tread you have left on the 3 tires that are OK and are two of them close.
You could also opt for all 4 if you do alot of off roading as you will then be more concerned about tread depth and design being all the same.
Paul C
dingo
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Similar thing happened to me a few months after I got my SR5. I had a bolt stuck in the left rear tire. The mechanic at the Firestone shop said they could not plug nor vulcanize the hole properly because it was right on the shoulder of the tire which flexes. I had to buy a new tire as the puncture started turning/traveling into an actual tear. 
Same thing happened to my friend's '00. But instead of buying 4 new tires, she just bought 1 new one (which replaced the damaged right rear) and used the unused spare for the left rear, and then kept the old worn left rear (but still usable) as the "new" spare.
Same thing happened to my friend's '00. But instead of buying 4 new tires, she just bought 1 new one (which replaced the damaged right rear) and used the unused spare for the left rear, and then kept the old worn left rear (but still usable) as the "new" spare.new tires
I think it will depend on the mileage, wear and tire rotations that you have done. Have you been doing the recommended 5 tire (spare tire is part of the rotation)? If yes, then the spare should have similar wear to the other tires and you should be able to use the spare to replace the damaged one. Then all you have to do is buy a 1 new tire for the spare and then only do rotations on 4...this should save you some coin.
If you haven't and you have alot of tire wear then you are looking at a new set. If you are happy with the tires and want the same type then all you need to buy is 3 (4th would be the new spare you have) and then use one of the ones left as your spare.
Hope this helps.
I think it will depend on the mileage, wear and tire rotations that you have done. Have you been doing the recommended 5 tire (spare tire is part of the rotation)? If yes, then the spare should have similar wear to the other tires and you should be able to use the spare to replace the damaged one. Then all you have to do is buy a 1 new tire for the spare and then only do rotations on 4...this should save you some coin.
If you haven't and you have alot of tire wear then you are looking at a new set. If you are happy with the tires and want the same type then all you need to buy is 3 (4th would be the new spare you have) and then use one of the ones left as your spare.
Hope this helps.
Kmvreter
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airbur said:
Exactly. If you know what tire brand and model you will eventually want to replace the Dunflops with, then buy one of those for now as your spare. Then you will have a matched set later. The 4 tire rotation in the meantime will use up the Flops faster, which is a good thing.
Also, consider going to a different tire shop. First impression is this guy is trying to rip you off (by suggesting 4 when not necessary.) Don't give him your business, if possible. Maybe another shop will patch it, not plug it, so it is still useable as a spare.
rx900
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AT 27k miles, don't the dunlops need a new set? If the tires look like they're about done, replace all of them or do as
Kmvreter said, replace it with the brand you want, then after a couple thousand miles, replace the rest with the same brand, and there wouldn't be a big difference in tire wear
Kmvreter said, replace it with the brand you want, then after a couple thousand miles, replace the rest with the same brand, and there wouldn't be a big difference in tire wear
Maritimer
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Awesome solution to the problem I was having today trying to decide whether or not I want to get a set of five tires next time I buy. Now, the only left to think about is what to do about my spare rim being a rusty POS.
Similar thing happened to me a few months after I got my SR5. I had a bolt stuck in the left rear tire. The mechanic at the Firestone shop said they could not plug nor vulcanize the hole properly because it was right on the shoulder of the tire which flexes. I had to buy a new tire as the puncture started turning/traveling into an actual tear.
I agree. I've done the same.
Edit, should have read all the way down. Good choice/decision on the GYSA.
The idea with the AWD and replacing all 4 has to do with the transfer case trying to turn different diameter tires (due to wear) at different speeds. In the short term, this isn't a huge problem, but in the long term has been known to damage the drive line system.
At least that's the theory.
