Replacing one tire on xi

els_86 · 03-15-2014, 10:36 AM

I have done a search, but I just wanted to double check ok this. I had to replace one of my front tires on my 335xi. I just replaced the one. The tread on the other three tires is about 65% left, and the one I just replaced is obviously 100%.

I only replaced the one because I figured the other tires were in good condition so there wouldn't be a major difference in tread depths. The new one has like 6mm of tread the older ones about 4mm.

Is this okay, or should I have replaced both front tores to ensure that te tread depths are equal? If my other tores were really worn, I would have replaced at least two if not all four, but I figures since the other three tires still had about 65% tread, it was only necessary to replace the one.

bmw325i · 03-15-2014, 12:10 PM

http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-los...-tire-shaving/

Needbmwpartzz · 03-15-2014, 12:12 PM

Don't do it!!!
Replace all four or find one with similar depth.
Remember.....you own a bmw not a Hyundai.

NJ Krish · 03-15-2014, 12:57 PM

I was advised a while back to replace all my tires but because I had around 40% left on others, I would think you could get away with replacing both fronts for now. But could be in for uneven ware since its AWD... Or look into that tire shaving link posted above, never seen that really haha.

fmonteiro444 · 03-15-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by els_86

I have done a search, but I just wanted to double check ok this. I had to replace one of my front tires on my 335xi. I just replaced the one. The tread on the other three tires is about 65% left, and the one I just replaced is obviously 100%.

I only replaced the one because I figured the other tires were in good condition so there wouldn't be a major difference in tread depths. The new one has like 6mm of tread the older ones about 4mm.

Is this okay, or should I have replaced both front tores to ensure that te tread depths are equal? If my other tores were really worn, I would have replaced at least two if not all four, but I figures since the other three tires still had about 65% tread, it was only necessary to replace the one.

I would replace at least two. Or get the new one shaved.

els_86 · 03-15-2014, 01:46 PM

Seriously guys? The used tires are like 65% tread left and you guys are saying to replace at that point? Seems a bit obsessive and like throwing away money. Can anyone else chime in on this?

fmonteiro444 · 03-15-2014, 01:49 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=18

03-15-2014, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by els_86

Seriously guys? The used tires are like 65% tread left and you guys are saying to replace at that point? Seems a bit obsessive and like throwing away money. Can anyone else chime in on this?

Instead of guessing how much tread is left, why not buy a tread depth gauge and know for sure. If the tread depth is within ~2/32" I wouldn't worry about it. If it's greater than that, then either find a used tire with similar tread depth or consider getting that new tire shaved down lol too late now.

My guess is, none of the replies here are what you wanted to hear so you could also just keep searching for people to tell you that your current situation will be ok lol askhole

els_86 · 03-15-2014, 03:42 PM

I will buy another tire so they are the same tread on each axle. I take it the other two of lower tread will be okay since they are on the same axle?

e90Mark · 03-15-2014, 04:28 PM

Those Tire Rack articles don't really address BMW directly. Seems like you would fit under Porsche/Audi.

Subaru is a bit different because of how their AWD is set up.

I actually just replaced 1 tire today, due to a blow out, but the other 3 have been on for 3 months and have maybe a little more than 1k miles on them, so basically still new.

Mpy18 · 03-16-2014, 02:55 PM

just replace the thing and drive away, youll blow out another one soon enough and replace that one.

SLOWER · 03-16-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Don't do it!!!
Replace all four or find one with similar depth.
Remember.....you own a bmw not a Hyundai.

But...
https://www.hyundaiusa.com/equus/comparison.aspx

Needbmwpartzz · 03-16-2014, 04:43 PM

Nice Hyundai but.......still a Hyundai

petelazro · 03-20-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FCobra94

Instead of guessing how much tread is left, why not buy a tread depth gauge and know for sure. If the tread depth is within ~2/32" I wouldn't worry about it. If it's greater than that, then either find a used tire with similar tread depth or consider getting that new tire shaved down lol too late now.

My guess is, none of the replies here are what you wanted to hear so you could also just keep searching for people to tell you that your current situation will be ok lol askhole

Is the "within 2/32 range" a standard or just a guess? i bought used tires and the fronts are 9/32 and the rears are about 7.5/32? and i have an Xdrive 328..

should this be fine?

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els_86 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 339 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Replacing one tire on xi I have done a search, but I just wanted to double check ok this. I had to replace one of my front tires on my 335xi. I just replaced the one. The tread on the other three tires is about 65% left, and the one I just replaced is obviously 100%. I only replaced the one because I figured the other tires were in good condition so there wouldn't be a major difference in tread depths. The new one has like 6mm of tread the older ones about 4mm. Is this okay, or should I have replaced both front tores to ensure that te tread depths are equal? If my other tores were really worn, I would have replaced at least two if not all four, but I figures since the other three tires still had about 65% tread, it was only necessary to replace the one.
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els_86 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 339 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Seriously guys? The used tires are like 65% tread left and you guys are saying to replace at that point? Seems a bit obsessive and like throwing away money. Can anyone else chime in on this?
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els_86 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 339 Posts Drives: e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I will buy another tire so they are the same tread on each axle. I take it the other two of lower tread will be okay since they are on the same axle?
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e90Mark Captain 31 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [10.00]	Those Tire Rack articles don't really address BMW directly. Seems like you would fit under Porsche/Audi. Subaru is a bit different because of how their AWD is set up. I actually just replaced 1 tire today, due to a blow out, but the other 3 have been on for 3 months and have maybe a little more than 1k miles on them, so basically still new.
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