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So I hit a pothole pretty hard and now I have a bulge on the side on my tire so I guess I need new tires. Was wondering whether or not its fine if I get two different tires for the front and keep the stock back tires. Bad idea? Would it be ok? Kinda low on cash and would want to ride out the back tires until I really needed changing them. Also any suggestions on which tires to get? Thanks.
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You should be fine just swapping out the fronts as long as you go with the same type of tire. If you have the stock max performance summer tires in the rear, then go with the same tire for the fronts or a different manufacturer's max perf summer tires.
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So I hit a pothole pretty hard and now I have a bulge on the side on my tire so I guess I need new tires. Was wondering whether or not its fine if I get two different tires for the front and keep the stock back tires. Bad idea? Would it be ok? Kinda low on cash and would want to ride out the back tires until I really needed changing them. Also any suggestions on which tires to get? Thanks.
Anyways, the cost of two front tires would be around the same for one OEM one isn't it?
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Yeah, its about the same price but I figured if I changed just one then that might offset the wear on the tires. Also these stock tires wear down quick so I figure this is a good chance to change them. I was thinking about getting BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2 or maybe some all seasons like Continental ContiExtremeContact. Any suggestions?
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I would NEVER get any different tires amongst all 4. I would get all 4 of the same tires and get the tire warranty. Yeah it might be an extra $120 or so, but in this scenario, you go back to the shop, get rid of the old one, get a new one and be on your way. I had a similar problem when I had 19's. Establish a good relationship with the tire place too, it helps when modding or when in this situation...
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Obviously, replacing all 4 at the same time would be best, but if money is an issue, then I suggest getting a pair of Dunlop Direzza's for the front if your rears are Dunlop SP Sport Maxx. Then when you need new rears, you can get Direzza's in a 255/35-18 instead of 255/40-18 (better gearing and appearance).
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So I hit a pothole pretty hard and now I have a bulge on the side on my tire so I guess I need new tires. Was wondering whether or not its fine if I get two different tires for the front and keep the stock back tires. Bad idea? Would it be ok? Kinda low on cash and would want to ride out the back tires until I really needed changing them. Also any suggestions on which tires to get? Thanks.
I had this happen to myself, except I hit one at 70mph .. the tire didn't blow and I didn't have any bumps.. my ride suffered after that.
Come to find out my rim was bent just a bit. I don't mean to scare, but when you get those new tires make sure they inspect your rim.
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So I hit a pothole pretty hard and now I have a bulge on the side on my tire so I guess I need new tires. Was wondering whether or not its fine if I get two different tires for the front and keep the stock back tires. Bad idea? Would it be ok? Kinda low on cash and would want to ride out the back tires until I really needed changing them. Also any suggestions on which tires to get? Thanks.
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