How to make one tire wear quicker than the rest
07-23-20, 09:08 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
How to make one tire wear quicker than the rest
I had four new Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V tires installed on my 2016 GS350 AWD at almost exactly 30,000. At almost exactly 35,000 the drivers side rear tire took a nail to the shoulder so just that tire is getting replaced this weekend.
My question is how can I accelerate this new tires wear and tread to the same state as the other three tires that are basically new but have 5,000miles on them? Would front or rear wear quicker, or perhaps a higher or lower PSI? Or is this whole exercise silly and I should just treat it like the other three tires since 5,000miles isn’t a big difference?
My question is how can I accelerate this new tires wear and tread to the same state as the other three tires that are basically new but have 5,000miles on them? Would front or rear wear quicker, or perhaps a higher or lower PSI? Or is this whole exercise silly and I should just treat it like the other three tires since 5,000miles isn’t a big difference?
07-23-20, 09:28 PM
#2
Instructor
This exercise is silly, just leave your tires. Sorry about the nail
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ECL (07-24-20)
07-23-20, 11:09 PM
#3
5k is nothing to worry about. I’ve replaced one tire at 15k. Some say you should replace your tires in pairs due to the all wheel drive system. Although logically that makes sense, I assume there are nuances/exceptions to this.
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ECL (07-24-20)
07-23-20, 11:28 PM
#4
Lexus Fanatic
Easy. Severely under inflate for 2500 miles then over inflate for 2500.
Do not actually do this, unsafe.
Do not actually do this, unsafe.
07-24-20, 08:29 AM
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
Thanks guys. I’ll just treat it as though this didn’t happen and rotate on schedule.
Interestingly, the lexus dealership had a tough time locating a replacement Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V A/S. Apparently the tire has been discontinued, which I thought surprising given this tire seems pretty popular. I’m certainly happy with it. They were able to locate an almost identical tire except it is identified as an A/S+, which they believe is exactly the same except for the model designation change. Anyone know if this is true?
Interestingly, the lexus dealership had a tough time locating a replacement Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V A/S. Apparently the tire has been discontinued, which I thought surprising given this tire seems pretty popular. I’m certainly happy with it. They were able to locate an almost identical tire except it is identified as an A/S+, which they believe is exactly the same except for the model designation change. Anyone know if this is true?
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07-24-20, 11:42 PM
#8
Do a single wheel burnout LOL
07-25-20, 02:52 AM
#9
Thanks guys. I’ll just treat it as though this didn’t happen and rotate on schedule.
Interestingly, the lexus dealership had a tough time locating a replacement Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V A/S. Apparently the tire has been discontinued, which I thought surprising given this tire seems pretty popular. I’m certainly happy with it. They were able to locate an almost identical tire except it is identified as an A/S+, which they believe is exactly the same except for the model designation change. Anyone know if this is true?
Interestingly, the lexus dealership had a tough time locating a replacement Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V A/S. Apparently the tire has been discontinued, which I thought surprising given this tire seems pretty popular. I’m certainly happy with it. They were able to locate an almost identical tire except it is identified as an A/S+, which they believe is exactly the same except for the model designation change. Anyone know if this is true?
07-26-20, 11:02 AM
#11
Instructor
You can shave a tire to match the other tires if it really bothers you though I wouldn't worry about 5K and leave it on the front for one extra rotation interval.
https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/motor...t-tire-rack-v2
https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/motor...t-tire-rack-v2
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Byprodrive (07-26-20)
07-26-20, 10:00 PM
#14
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I had four new Pirelli Cinturato P7 235/45/R18 94V tires installed on my 2016 GS350 AWD at almost exactly 30,000. At almost exactly 35,000 the drivers side rear tire took a nail to the shoulder so just that tire is getting replaced this weekend.
My question is how can I accelerate this new tires wear and tread to the same state as the other three tires that are basically new but have 5,000miles on them? Would front or rear wear quicker, or perhaps a higher or lower PSI? Or is this whole exercise silly and I should just treat it like the other three tires since 5,000miles isn’t a big difference?
My question is how can I accelerate this new tires wear and tread to the same state as the other three tires that are basically new but have 5,000miles on them? Would front or rear wear quicker, or perhaps a higher or lower PSI? Or is this whole exercise silly and I should just treat it like the other three tires since 5,000miles isn’t a big difference?
I agree with others - I wouldn't worry about it unless there is a very significant difference for some other reason. If you're concerned then get it shaved professionally.
Last edited by LexusGSboy; 07-26-20 at 10:13 PM.
07-26-20, 10:23 PM
#15
Instructor
On the GS AWD that has an unequal power distribution would the front wear faster? I would have assumed that the rear would wear a bit faster.