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Can I Replace Just One Tire?
7/30/2020 11:01:00 AM
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Are you faced with the predicament of deciding: Can I replace just one tire? Is that a wise decision? The short answer is, maybe. The team at United Tire & Service can help you decide. Your tires are a critical part of safe driving. Without good tire tread, you put yourself and others at risk on the road.
Why Our Experts Don't Recommend This
Typically, when you’re faced with
replacing only one tire
, it's the result of an unrepairable situation such as a
flat
or a blow-out. Unfortunately, not all tires are
repairable or worth saving. Replacing only one tire mostly depends on how much tread is remaining on the opposite tire on the same axle. For instance, if the tire that you’re replacing has 2/32 inches of tread remaining or less, it’s no longer safe, but more than likely, the other tire is just as low on tread. The tread depth of brand-new tires is typically 10/32 or 12/32 in inches of tread. Therefore, the safest thing to do is to replace them both.
However, there is an exception to this general rule, and our experts all agree.
When the tire tread pattern doesn’t match the existing tires, there could be an issue with handling and ride comfort. Here is where it gets a little tricky. Often, matching the tread pattern as closely as possible can help reduce those issues. But manufacturers of all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicles recommend that you replace all four tires at the same interval. The reason is that a newer tire will have a much larger diameter than the older tires, which could result in the newer tire spinning faster on dry pavement and cause the AWD system to automatically engage. If this occurs, it could damage the AWD system. For front-wheel drive (FWD) and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) vehicles, the slower spinning tires could negatively affect the traction control and anti-lock brake system by sending false signals to those features.
How Our Team Can Help
Are you aware that you can
buy your tires online
and have them installed at any one of our 13 independent locations? That’s right, simply choose “shop now,” and provide the specifics of your vehicle, such as year, make, model, and style, and then choose your desired location for the available tire options. From there, simply filter your preferences for the price, brand, warranty, and any other preferences, and in just a few clicks, your order is complete. Of course, if you prefer to have us help you decide on the tires that are best for your vehicle, please make an appointment, and our team will gladly assist you.
Our technicians will not only efficiently install your new tires, but they will also ensure that the following occur:
Inspect all lug nuts for quality condition and wear
Tighten lug nuts using manufacture torque specifications
Replace the old valve stems
Balance the new tires and existing tires
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and instant credit approval are also available with our partnership lenders. If approved, your account can be used immediately! Bad credit? No worries. You may be eligible for up to $3,000 in credit access with 100 days to pay without accruing any interest, and we encourage you to apply!
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United Tire & Service
15 Evergreen Dr,
Concordville, PA 19331
Phone:
610-859-4416
Fax:
19331
39.88292,-75.52377
United Tire & Service
637 West Bridge St,
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Phone:
(610) 634-8399
Fax:
19460
40.12979,-75.52659
United Tire & Service
1140 Easton Rd,
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone:
(267) 662-2033
Fax:
19090
40.15891,-75.12309
United Tire & Service
87 E Lancaster Ave,
Paoli, PA 19301
Phone:
(610) 723-7664
Fax:
19301
40.04239,-75.47919
United Tire & Service
340 Street Rd,
Southampton, PA 18966
Phone:
(267) 223-7298
Fax:
18966
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United Tire & Service
224 E Street Rd,
Feasterville, PA 19053
Phone:
(267) 662-2239
Fax:
19053
40.14797,-74.99648
United Tire & Service
4094 Chestnut Street,
Emmaus, PA 18049
Phone:
(610) 967-5625
Fax:
18049
40.51937,-75.52203
United Tire & Service
614 Westtown Rd,
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone:
(610) 590-8479
Fax:
19382
39.95898,-75.58625
United Tire & Service
980 E Lancaster Ave,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone:
(610) 590-9116
Fax:
19335
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United Tire & Service
100 Robbins Rd,
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone:
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Fax:
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