Replace one tire on 4wd

chrism1367 · Apr 3, 2017

I have a small cut that is a slow leak on my driver rear tire sidewall. Shop said I have to get new tire, my current tires are the factory Wrangler sr-a, and I have 4wd. There's about 9/32nd tread on all my tires right now. If I were to put a new tire, same brand, I should be ok with the 4wd right? I have the 4 lock, neutral and 4 low transfer case. I'm willing to do a few burnouts if needed to wear it down a little to even the tread put ha

Pull Ya · Apr 3, 2017

You'll be OK.
Jay

JIMBOX · Apr 3, 2017

I'd get the new tire, put the drivers front tire on the drivers rear and put the new tire on the drivers front !

You could also do your 5-tire rotation/w spare-

Whatever

:crazy:

JIMBO

J Rod · Apr 3, 2017

Maybe check ebay for a used tire, same model, similar wear. I have done that in the past, worked out great and was a lot cheaper.

ColdCase · Apr 3, 2017

AWD or full time 4WD usually have a tolerance in diameter of at least 1/4 inches (about 4/32 tread depth), most say 3%. But, in your case, you are driving in 2WD most of the time. Your new tire will only have an possible impact in 4 lock, and you should be only using that in slippery conditions anyway.

So put the new tire on the front and be happy. You would probably do more damage with burn outs than running them as is.

If you are uncomfortable, many shops used to shave down a new tire for a fee. Dunno if they still do that.

powderbrad · Apr 3, 2017

3-5%on 9/32 or whatever new tire depths are is almost infinitesimal.
IMO, toss a tire on and drive it

chrism1367 · Apr 3, 2017

Gonna try the eBay route first, thanks for the suggestions, if that doesn't work then just buy a new one, still wanna do some burnouts

MANual_puller · Apr 3, 2017

I shoved a piece of corn stock through the sidewall last December during deer season and had to do the same thing. It'll never hurt the truck. I put the newer one on the right rear because that's the corner that scrubs off the fastest for me and just rotate the other 3 around periodically :roflsquared:

pickupman66 · Apr 4, 2017

You likely also have open differentials so that will also help with the differences in size.

chrism1367 · Apr 4, 2017

Yes I have open diffs.

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