One tire replaced, should I replace in pairs?

[Danager]

To keep this from being too long, let’s start by saying that purchasing tires from Canadian Tire has been more trouble than expected.

I took my Tremor in to have them remove the factory wheel/tire combo and install the Yokohama winter tires I purchased there - which CT mounted on steel wheels I purchased elsewhere.

I pick up the truck and go home afterwards. When unloading the wheel/tires, I see every one has scratches in the lug nut pockets, and two wheel have paint chipped off the spokes.

Back to CT, where I will say - they are trying. They send the wheels out to get touched up. I’m not freaking out because these are wheels/tires with 30,000 kms on them.

Get a call that they are repaired and ready for pick up. Oh, and they did me a favour by replacing one of the tires because there was an issue with it and the bead wouldn’t seat correctly. I hear this and assume they had an issue after removing and reinstalling a tire after the wheel repair.

I am not sure why the tread depth was on each of the tires.
I am thinking it is best to ask for them to replace one more. Put the new pair on the rear of the truck in the spring

Thoughts?
And I will be taking this elsewhere for the spring change. I would like to do it myself, but a torn rotator cuff makes it really difficult.

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[Frenchy]

Due to having a 4WD it is best to keep ALL tires the same on wear. If you only have 1,000 miles(whatever the kilometer equivalent are) then you would be ok getting away with 1. Any more than that and it can be an issue. If it was a 2WD then I would say replace in pairs if you can't afford a set of 4

 

[Colo_Ranger]

It really depends on the tread depth. If they are close, one is fine. If they are more than 3, its recommended to replace them all.

I know Subaru has an issue with their AWD system self destructing when only replacing 1 tire when the others were more than 3 less. With a 4wd system, you will probably be okay. I think the truck will be fine, but its what is recommended.

 

[Muddy Fenders]

Oh, and they did me a favour by replacing one of the tires because there was an issue with it and the bead wouldn’t seat correctly. I hear this and assume they had an issue after removing and reinstalling a tire after the wheel repair.

they likely didnt put enough soapy goop on the wheel and bead and tore the edge

 

[NoTacos]

Replace in pairs if you ask me. That keeps the tires rotating on the same axle to be even.

I hear your pain about Canadian Tire. Years ago - okay winter of 1987 to be exact - I had to get snow tires for my 1980 mazda 626. Really needed them living in the interior of BC. I went to Canadian Tire to get a set. It took them like 4 hours to get my car ready. I went back home and went to put the summer tires and it’s like - where the heck are my tires. I went back to Canadian tire and they said “oh - we threw them into our tire pile. Not sure we can figure out which ones are yours”. I am like - seriously! I told them they find my tires or they would be giving me brand new ones. They did manage to find them. As a high school student it wasn’t like I could afford another set of tire come spring. As a teenager I sure learnt to be vocal about crap like that.
At least they tried to fix things for you Dan. Back in 1987 - they just kind of didn’t seem to care about customer service.

 

[Motorpsychology]

More than you wanted to know about tire beads:

Taken from this article.

 

[Danager]

Finally picked up the wheels from the shop. They look really good. From what I can see, the repainted all 4 wheels completely.

Sure enough, one brand new tire. The tread measures about 17/32nds. I have two tires measuring close to 15/32nds. And the oddball in the group is 12/32nds. I am going to call them when the manager is back on Monday and ask for the tire to be replaced.

 

[JACKSMYDOG]

In April I drove 4,000km on 3 tires 285/70-17 which are approximately 32.7" diameter, and 1 rear tire a 275/70-17 which is approximately 32.2" diameter. That translates to a difference of 8/32 compared to the 5/32 you are looking at. I had no problems, no warnings, and used 4x4 hi for almost 500 km of snowy roads.

If I were in your place, I would try to get them to replace the second tire as well, but if they refuse, I wouldn't bother paying out of pocket for a new tire, unless the truck noted warnings when you install them.

My F150 4x4 did give me ABS warnings, when I ran a smaller tire in an emergency once.

Good luck.

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