Tires: when can I replace just 1 of 4. ContiExtremeContact?

[740gle]

I have Yokohamas v4s 205/55/16R on my '02 Legacy GT wagon, that have about 10Kmiles on them. One tire has bulge on a sidewall, so it needs replacement. Dealer carried these (and only these) tires, but they want $125 per tire.

 

1) Can I replace only 1 tire? 2 tires? What is the spec when all 4 need to be replaced?

 

2) I see ContiExtremeContact on Tirerakck get very nice reviews and are cheaper, than Yokos. What's the real life rap on them?

 

Thanks,

-Michael

[nickb21]

I've got the same tires on my '02 OBW. Looking for some replacements now.. they are just about worn out. I think they lasted 40-45k, but I forget!!

 

I believe the spec is if the tire is out of size by more than 1/4" circumference you need to replace all 4.

http://www.subaru.com/common/faq/tech_info.jsp#4

 

Is this auto or manual?

[740gle]

I've got the same tires on my '02 OBW. Looking for some replacements now.. they are just about worn out. I think they lasted 40-45k, but I forget!!

 

 

Yes, they are "OEM". I love Yokohamas, been using them for many years on several cars, but they are getting way expensive., That's why I was looking at Conti's

 

I believe the spec is if the tire is out of size by more than 1/4" circumference you need to replace all 4.

http://www.subaru.com/common/faq/tech_info.jsp#4

 

Is this auto or manual?

 

Auto. Does it make a difference for AWD?

Does manual not care about the tire size differences?

[Suzam]

Check the SIMILAR THREADS at the bottom of the page.

[montana105]

Along with checking similar threads,check what warranty you got with the tires and what caused the bulge!

[Strakes]

measure the others, and get the new one shaved to match within the spec:

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=67