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Single tire replacement?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Elt31987, Jul 11, 2019.

  1. Elt31987

    Elt31987 Active Member

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    Need to replace a single Ecopia because the sidewall got a nail. My question is......... If all 4 tires currently have 6/32" remaining and a new tire has 10/32" can i get a single tire to put on the back so its not part of the drive-train? Id really hate to have to get all 4 when the others have more life in them, especially when i use Winter tires in the winter.


    https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Ecopia+EP422+Plus+%28S-+or+T-Speed+Rated%29&partnum=965SR5EP422PL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Toyota&autoYear=2016&autoModel=Prius&autoModClar=Two
     
    #1 Elt31987, Jul 11, 2019
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    i think it will be fine. how many miles on them?
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 11, 2019
  3. Elt31987

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    I use snow tires from around November to March so with 75K after 3 years id say they have around 44K with 6/32" left
     
    #3 Elt31987, Jul 11, 2019
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    Go for it - shouldn't be a problem. The Owner's Manual doesn't recommend not to. Some service centres might try to convince you to buy them in pairs though. I've done it in the past - see lots of cars like that.
     
    #4 alanclarkeau, Jul 11, 2019
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    It should be ok on the rear. I had a new tyre on the rear of my old Prius+ that was fine, but when I decided to rotate the tyres, or more specifically, swap backs over with fronts, it threw the steering slightly off centre and made it pull to one side slightly. I swapped them back just to make sure I hadn't done something to cause this during the process and all was fine again. The steering must be very sensitive on the Prius+.
     
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    Putting a new tire on the rear is a good idea--always put your best tires on the rear, even on FWD cars
     
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    Tired arrived today and had it swapped out. Thanks for the advice
     
    #7 Elt31987, Jul 13, 2019
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