Should I Replace Just One Bad Tire Or All Four At The Same Time?

One of the more common questions we often get is whether you should just replace one or two bad tires instead of all four at the same time. Sure, you'll find some shops that will tell you that you need to replace all four because they want to make more money, but let's set that aside for another discussion.

What we are talking about is in the event you have a blowout or tire failure and need a new tire to replace it. Is it a good idea to simply add a new one and leave the others as is? Well, the answer really depends on your particular circumstances. Here's what I mean.

You would want to first take a look at how old your other tires are. Are they fairly new with less 10K miles on them or less than a year old? How is the tread wear? If they have low mileage and are still in great shape, then I would only replace the one bad tire. In fact, if the damage to the tire is due to materials or workmanship, you may be covered with a new tires replacement anyway. Or if you have an extended tire warranty you may also be covered.

Now if the other tires are old or have the tread worn down, you might want to go ahead and replace all four. Not only will your vehicle have better performance and handling, but it will also be much safer out on the open road.

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