Would it be okay if I just replace one tyre?

Tyres are not cheap commodities and if you find yourself in a situation where only one tyre is visibly worn or damaged, the advice to replace the whole set can leave a bad taste in your mouth. Why on earth should you throw away three good tyres, in order to replace one? Let us take a look at how to change your tyres and save some money at the same time.

It Can be Pairs

Replacing just one tyre can cause wear and tear on your car due to the extra friction caused by the slight difference in size, texture and composition between the two tyres which really should be as close to identical as possible. While you are advised not to change just one tyre because it will cause a mismatch, potentially causing issues with the relevant axle and the way the car drives, you can change your tyres in pairs. Many people do this as standard, moving their more lightly worn back tyres to the front and putting new tyres on the back of the car. This is absolutely fine and will not cause you any issues at all.

Four is Best Though

If you can afford a full set of identical tyres, then there is nothing like it. This means that you know exactly how much wear you can expect from each tyre, and also allows you to regularly rotate your tyres to ensure even wear. Tyres tend to wear out fastest on the outside edges and front of the vehicle. Rotation involves swapping the left tyres to the right, and moving back tyres to the front and vice versa. If this is done frequently over the course of the tyres’ life, say once every six months or so, the tyres will effectively wear down evenly, giving you a maximised lifespan in which the tyres will last an optimal amount of time before they, in turn, need to be replaced. If you’re in the market for two or four new tyres, you can find good quality cheap tyres for your Car in Stevenage at unbeatable prices from EcoTyre Services.

So, basically if you absolutely have to do this, you should consult a mechanic or motoring expert for advice before taking the decision. While you can change just one tyre, most will say you really should consider replacing the ‘twin’ tyre at the same time too. And you won’t have to get rid of the good tyre – it will make a very good spare tyre that you can keep in your boot in case of punctures!